Abstract
Epignathus, a congenital oropharyngeal teratoma, is a rare clinical entity with variable clinical outcomes described in the literature. Even fewer cases of epignathus with intracranial extension have been reported, all with poor outcomes. In this manuscript, the authors present a case of epignathus with intracranial extension, emphasizing clinical presentation, imaging findings, a staged surgical approach, multidisciplinary management, and outcome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 232-236 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of neurosurgery |
Volume | 106 |
Issue number | 3 SUPPL. |
State | Published - Mar 2007 |
Keywords
- Epignathus
- Intracranial teratoma
- Neonate
- Pediatric neurosurgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology