Korean J Pathol.  1986 Jun;20(2):187-190.

Congenital Immature Teratoma arising from the Tongue: Report of an autopsy case

• Yoon JH
• Lee KB
• Park CI

Abstract

Congenital immature teratoma of the tongue is a exceedingly rare form of epignathus. We report here an autopsy case of a huge immature teratoma protruding from the tongue of a newborn female infant. The mass obstructed the mouth and caused hydramnios. The mother's serum level of alpha-fetoprotein was elevated, and the tumor was identified by a ultrasonogram subsequently done. Discussion on the histogenesis of epignathus was made through a review of literatures.

MeSH Terms

Infant
Male
Female
Infant, Newborn
Humans