Oral teratoma (epignathus) with intracranial extension: A report of two cases |
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| Authors: | N M Smith S E Chambers V R Billson I Laing C P West J E Bell |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Radiology, Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, U.K.;2. Department of Histopathology, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia;3. Department of Neonatology, Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, U.K.;4. Department of Obstetrics, Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, U.K.;5. Department of Neuropathology, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh, U.K. |
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| Abstract: | Epignathi are unusual congenital tumours presenting as oropharyngeal masses, often resulting in rapid asphyxia following birth. Occasionally, intracranial extension of the tumour is present, and two such cases are described. The presence of this complication, diagnosable by ultrasound examination, indicates that aggressive surgical treatment is inappropriate. |
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| Keywords: | Epignathus Teratoma Post-mortem Ultrasound |
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