Nasopharyngeal teratoma and diaphragmatic hernia: a non random association?

F Natacci; M Moschetta; M F Bedeschi; L Spaccini; A Capelli; M Di Segni; T Rizzuti; F Mosca; F Lalatta

Nasopharyngeal teratoma and diaphragmatic hernia: a non random association?

Clin Dysmorphol. 2004 Oct;13(4):255-256.

Authors

F Natacci¹, M Moschetta, M F Bedeschi, L Spaccini, A Capelli, M Di Segni, T Rizzuti, F Mosca, F Lalatta

Affiliation

¹ Medical Genetics Unit, ICP, Clinica Mangiagalli, Milan, Italy Prenatal Diagnosis Unit, ICP, Clinica Mangiagalli, Milan, Italy Cytogenetic Laboratory, ICP, Clinica Mangiagalli, Milan, Italy Pathology Unit, ICP, Clinica Mangiagalli, Milan, Italy Neonatology Unit, ICP, Clinica Mangiagalli, Milan, Italy.

PMID: 15365464

Abstract

We describe a female affected by diaphragmatic hernia and nasopharyngeal teratoma. The case is compared with one already reported and possible diagnoses discussed. These cases appear to represent a new syndrome.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Craniofacial Abnormalities / physiopathology
Female
Hernia, Diaphragmatic / physiopathology*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / physiopathology*
Syndrome
Teratoma / physiopathology*