2014, Number 3
Rev Mex Cir Pediatr 2014; 18 (3)
Epignatus: Case report and review of the literature.
Haro SVJ, Huacuz HLM, Muñiz SI, García CSM
Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 148-157
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: This congenital teratoma of the oropharyngeal cavity, also known as Epignatus, is a rare disease; like other teratomas, is characterized by tissues originating from the three germ layers. Histology is benign. Can cause obstruction of the respiratory and digestive tract.Case Report: Newborn female obtained by C section, weighing 3510 grs, in physical examination a mass from the oral cavity of 20x25cm was observed, containing hair, nails, bowel covered by peritoneum, and long bones. Adhered to the tongue associated with cleft palate without lip injury, without any other alteration to another level. She underwent complete surgical excision. No postoperative complications.
Discussion: Epignatus is a very rare and benign pathology disease, with complete surgical resolution. It is associated with maxillofacial, cranial, cardiac, cervical and intestinal malformations.
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