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Tératome cervical chez l’enfant

Authors :
Amine Ksia
Ahmed Zrig
Kamel Monastiri
Sana Mosbahi
Mongi Mekki
Mohsen Belghith
I. Krichene
Lassaad Sahnoun
Abdellatif Nouri
Abdelfattah Zakhama
Z. Achour
M.-K. Khadhar
Mondher Golli
F.Z. Chioukh
L. Stambouli
Source :
Archives de Pédiatrie. 20:1133-1138
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2013.

Abstract

Teratomas are unusual tumors derived from all 3 germs cells layers: endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm, with varying proportions. The cervical area is exceptionally affected. We report 4 cases of cervical teratoma. The clinically and radiologically suggested diagnosis was confirmed by histology. We describe herein the main clinical, radiological, and histological aspects and outcomes of this disease. Despite its most often benign histologic nature, cervical teratoma may threaten newborn infants' life due to airway compression. A multidisciplinary approach to the disease starting at delivery is required to improve the prognosis.

Details

ISSN :
0929693X
Volume :
20
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Archives de Pédiatrie
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........507f428804933626833fe53a415cd9b4
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arcped.2013.07.008