Open AccessThird pinna in nasopharynx-a rare case of mature teratoma
Author(s) -
Bhavesh S. Mehta,
Dhaval P. Mehta,
Devan Vora
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2231-3796
pISSN - 0973-7707
DOI - 10.1007/bf02993749
Subject(s) - pinna , otorhinolaryngology , medicine , head and neck surgery , anatomy , teratoma , etiology , mature teratoma , pathology , embryology , surgery
Tertomas are the rarstf natopharyngcal swellings detected. they arise. during early embryogenesis and are being derived from all three germinal layers. They usually present at or soon after the birth with features of upper aerodigestive tract obstruction. A case of mature tratoma of nasopharynx in the shape of a pinna with presence of two other pinna at their normal anatomical site is reported here. The etiology of teratoma, classification, clinical features and management are discussed.