Glial heterotopia of maxilla: A clinical surprise

J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2011 Apr;16(2):58-60. doi: 10.4103/0971-9261.78132.

Abstract

Glial heterotopia is a rare congenital mass lesion which often presents as a clinical surprise. We report a case of extranasal glial heterotopia in a neonate with unusual features. The presentation, management strategy, etiopathogenesis and histopathology of the mass lesion has been reviewed.

Keywords: Glial heterotopia; facial tumor; glial fibrillary acidic protein; neonate.

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  • Case Reports