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Case Report: A Giant Epignathus with a Well-Developed Skeleton of Head and Neck.
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International Journal of Surgical Pathology . Oct2023, Vol. 31 Issue 7, p1335-1339. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Epignathus is an extremely rare teratoma found in the oral cavity or oropharyngeal region of newborns, whose pathogenesis is poorly understood. We describe a giant epignathus arising from the oropharynx in a newborn. The giant tumor completely obstructed the airway of the newborn resulting in death. Histological and radiological examination of the tumor reveals the presence of a remarkably well-developed skeleton of the head and neck. A row of teeth, the axis and atlas, thyroid and salivary glands, trachea, and cerebral tissue are all detected within the tumor. These findings suggest that the epignathus is fetus-in-fetu which is considered a type 0 germ cell tumor in accordance with current literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *GERM cell tumors
*SKELETON
*NECK
*HEAD
*SALIVARY glands
*THYROID gland
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10668969
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Surgical Pathology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172848997
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10668969221133739