| Autor: |
April MM, Ward RF, Garelick JM, April, M M, Ward, R F, Garelick, J M |
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Laryngoscope; 1998, Vol. 108 Issue 9, p1398-1401, 4p |
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Objective: To describe our clinical experience with congenital teratomas of the head and neck.Study Design: A retrospective review of the six patients as well as a review of the literature in the setting of academic referral centers.Methods: In six infants with teratomas, four in the cervical region and two arising from the nasopharynx, surgical excision of all tumors was performed. Outcome measures were clinical and radiographic follow-up and the use of a-fetoprotein (AFP) for postoperative monitoring.Results: There was no recurrence of teratomas.Conclusions: Surgical excision is the treatment for congenital teratomas. Postoperative monitoring for recurrences should include AFP levels in difficult cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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