Adult cystic teratoma of the neck: A rare case report and a review of literature

Abstract

To report a rare adult case of cystic teratoma of the neck. A 51-year-old male patient who had a neck mass for 20 years, and the mass enlarged with the symptom of neck compression in two weeks. The patient was performed a surgical operation after a definite diagnosis through a CT scan, pathology, and other necessary examinations. It is rare to find an adult case of cystic teratoma of the neck. The physician should explore rare cases with detailed imaging studies for early diagnosis and prevention of potentially fatal complications such as malignant transformation, airway obstruction, and dysphagia.