| Autor: |
Akinyemi Oluwole A, Ngwu Bethrand A, Kokong Daniel D, Ibekwe Titus S, Nwaorgu Onyekwere G, Akang Effiong E |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2007 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, Vol 5, Iss 1, p 58 (2007) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1477-7819 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/1477-7819-5-58 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Teratoma is a rare developmental neoplasm that arises from totipotential tumor stem cells. Head and neck teratomas constitute about 10% of all cases. Only two cases of mature teratoma of the nasal septum have previously been documented in the world literature. Case presentation We present a case of histologically confirmed mature teratoma arising from the nasal septum in an eighteen month old Nigerian female who presented with a history of noisy breathing associated with recurrent rhinorrhea since birth. Physical examination revealed obstruction of the right nasal cavity by a pale fleshy mass. She underwent a total surgical excision and to date, after thirty one months follow-up, she is free from recurrence. Conclusion The prognosis for benign teratoma of the nasal septum is good following total surgical excision. |
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