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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2020; 41(04): 615-617
DOI: 10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_120_20
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A Large Cervical Immature Cystic Teratoma in a New-Born-Simulating Lymphatic Malformation

Prashant Jain
Department of Pediatric Surgery, BLK Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
,
Ashish Prasad
Department of Pediatric Surgery, BLK Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
,
Aparna Prasad
Department of Neonatology, BLK Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
,
Sarika Jain
Department of Radiodiagnosis, DODA Imaging, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Cervical teratomas are rare and challenging tumors. Although most are benign in nature, there location near vital neck structures can cause significant morbidity. Sometimes, making a diagnosis can be a challenge, especially when it is purely cystic and closely resembles lymphatic malformation.

Keywords

Cervical teratoma - cystic neck mass - new-born


Publication History

Received: 01 April 2020

Accepted: 01 June 2020

Article published online:
17 May 2021

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