Giant intracranial teratoma with epignathus in a neonate. Case report and review of the literature

J Neurosurg. 2007 Mar;106(3 Suppl):232-6. doi: 10.3171/ped.2007.106.3.232.

Abstract

Epignathus, a congenital oropharyngeal teratoma, is a rare clinical entity with variable clinical outcomes described in the literature. Even fewer cases of epignathus with intracranial extension have been reported, all with poor outcomes. In this manuscript, the authors present a case of epignathus with intracranial extension, emphasizing clinical presentation, imaging findings, a staged surgical approach, multidisciplinary management, and outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Brain Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Cleft Palate / complications*
  • Cleft Palate / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Teratoma / complications*
  • Teratoma / congenital*
  • Teratoma / surgery