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Multifocal bigerminal mature teratomas of the head and neck

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 July 2006

A Delides ,
F Sharifi ,
E Karagianni ,
A Stasinopoulou  and
E Helidonis
A Delides
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece
F Sharifi
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics(second department), Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece
E Karagianni
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece
A Stasinopoulou
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics(second department), Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece
E Helidonis
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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Abstract

Teratomas and dermoids or hairy polyps of the head and neck are rare congenital tumours, often confused and reported to appear as single masses, that may cause upper aerodigestive tract impairment. Their histological classification, origin and embryological basis of development have been a topic of debate in the past and recent literature.

We report a case of an infant presenting with a multifocal bigerminal teratoma in the nasopharynx and the neck, causing a deep neck infection, and discuss the unique clinicopathological aspects of this case.

Keywords

TeratomaNeoplasmsMultiple PrimaryHead and Neck Neoplasms
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 11 , November 2006 , pp. 967 - 969
Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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