A Rare Case of Large Nasopharyngeal Teratoma

  • M.M Ramadas E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research
  • M.M Ramadas E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research
  • K.Hari Hara Das E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research Centre, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala
  • M.K Shaniba E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research Centre, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala
  • Raihana K P Dilshath E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research Centre, Perinthalmanna , Malappuram, Kerala, India
Keywords: Nasopharyngeal Teratoma, Germ Cell Tumour, Birth Asphyxia, MRI Brain

Abstract

Congenital nasopharyngeal teratoma is a rare, germ cell tumour in newborns seen in the nose or throat. These can be life-threatening if they obstruct the airway or cause bleeding or infection. Treatment often involves surgery and may include chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Congenital germ cell tumours are uncommon, with the most common location being the sacrococcygeal region (incidence 1 in 4000). Head and neck teratomas (incidence 1 in 20000 - 40000) make up less than 10% of reported cases and nasopharyngeal teratomas are particularly rare. Preoperative CT scans and MRIs are helpful to rule out intracranial extension of the tumour. While most teratomas are benign, this case presents nasopharyngeal teratoma associated with severe birth asphyxia and bleeding with neonatal death.

Author Biographies

M.M Ramadas, E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research

MBBS, MD, DCH, Chief Consultant Paediatrician and Neontaologist,
Head of the Department of Paediatrics and Neonatology 

M.M Ramadas, E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research

MBBS, MD, DCH, Chief Consultant Paediatrician and Neontaologist,
Head of the Department of Paediatrics and Neonatology 

K.Hari Hara Das, E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research Centre, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala

MBBS, MD  Pathologist

M.K Shaniba, E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research Centre, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala

MBBS,
Paediatrics DNB Diploma Resident
Department of Paediatrics

Raihana K P Dilshath, E.M.S Memorial Co-Operative Hospital and Research Centre, Perinthalmanna , Malappuram, Kerala, India


Paediatrics DNB Diploma Resident

Published
2024-04-15
How to Cite
Ramadas, M., Ramadas, M., Das, K., Shaniba, M., & Dilshath, R. (2024). A Rare Case of Large Nasopharyngeal Teratoma. Kerala Medical Journal, 17(1), 38-40. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2024.v17i1.629
Section
Case Series / Case Report