Nasopharyngeal teratomas (a case report and review of the literature).
- Author:
Xiangming MENG
1
;
Qingbo WEN
;
Heqing LI
;
Chunlei ZHAO
;
Zhancheng WANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Central Hospital of Jiaozuo Coal Corporation, Jiaozuo 454000, China. xmmeng@tom.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Female;
Humans;
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms;
Teratoma
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2013;27(3):134-135
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical characteristics of nasopharyngeal teratomas (NPT), improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
METHOD:We reported a 14 years old girl with NPT, and reviewed the literatures.
RESULT:NPT was transorally expected under nasal endoscope, no recurrence was found over a 5 year follow-up.
CONCLUSION:NPT is rare,the diagnosis of the disease relies on clinical manifestations, imaging and pathological examination. Transoral endoscopic surgery is an effective method of treatment.
