Oropharyngeal teratoma: A case presentation and review of literature

Abstract

Teratomas are true neoplasms derived from the three germ layers. They are relatively rare tumours. They present in the sacrococcygeal region, gonads and retroperitoneum commonly. We present the report of a 5-month-old infant who presented with a prolapsing oropharyngeal teratoma and literature review.

Keywords

• neoplasm
• oropharyngeal
• rare
• respiratory distress
• teratoma