[Epignathus teratoma: diagnostic and neonatal management; a case report]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2013 Oct;42(6):596-601. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2012.12.004. Epub 2013 May 16.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Epignathus teratoma is a rare tumor whose prognosis essentially depends on its resectability and on neonatal care. When it is undiagnosed prenatally, mortality is close to 100 % at birth, because of obstruction of the upper airways. We present a case of epignathus teratoma detected during obstetrical ultrasound screening. Diagnosis enabled planning for a safe delivery in a suitable multidisciplinary unit and use of the EXIT procedure.

Keywords: EXIT procedure; EXIT-procédure; Epignathus teratoma; Tératome épignathe; Ultrasound; Échographie.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Airway Obstruction / mortality
  • Airway Obstruction / prevention & control
  • Airway Obstruction / surgery*
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Larynx
  • Nose
  • Pregnancy
  • Prognosis
  • Teratoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Teratoma / surgery*
  • Tongue
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*