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A Case of Oropharyngeal Teratoma Associated with Subluxation of Temporomandibular Joint: A Case Report.

Authors :
Ji Won Moon
Moon Sung Park
Source :
Neonatal Medicine. Nov2023, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p108-112. 5p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Teratomas are the most common congenital tumors and contain cells from the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. They are mainly located in the central axis of the body. The tumors are most commonly found in the sacrococcygeal region, followed by the gonadal site and mediastinum, and rarely in the head and neck. Teratomas can cause various clinical symptoms depending on the location of the mass and may result in feeding difficulties or respiratory distress. We present a case of oropharyngeal teratoma accompanied by respiratory distress and persistent feeding difficulties, leading to compression of the temporomandibular joint, which in turn caused subluxation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22879412
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neonatal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174398986
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5385/nm.2023.30.4.108