| Autor: |
Daniel Runggaldier, Michael Reinehr, Hergen Friedrich, Georg Henze, Dominic Good, Claudine Gysin |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Surgery, Vol 10 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2296-875X |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fsurg.2023.1122327 |
| Popis: |
An epignathus is caused by a continuous spectrum of masses of the oral cavity or oropharynx ranging in its entity from mature teratoma to the exceedingly rare fetus-in-fetu. Due to its location, regardless of the entity, the occurrence of an epignathus is frequently associated with life threatening airway obstruction. Here we demonstrate a case of a fetus-in-fetu presenting as an epignatus. We describe its successful management and review the available literature. Early diagnosis and knowledge of the preoperative workup are essential to enable a multidisciplinary management. Once the airway is secured, surgical excision is the treatment of choice often resulting in a good clinical outcome and prognosis. |
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