A J Jawad, A Khattak, A al-Rabeeah, S M Zakzouk, N Ur-Rahman, A Y Izzidien al-Samarrai
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Abstract
A rare case of nasopharyngeal teratoma (epignathus) is described in a newborn female, presenting with life threatening respiratory embarrassment. Complete excision was achieved. The management and differential diagnosis are discussed, accompanied by a review of the literature.