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Complete surgical resection of intrapericardial teratoma in a neonate with compression of the central airways
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 August 2008
Abstract
Intrapericardial teratoma is a rare but recognised cause of respiratory distress in neonates. Patients often present with the compressive effects of the mass within the thorax. Prompt diagnosis should be followed swiftly by surgical resection. We report an unusual case of intrapericardial teratoma in a neonate presenting with collapse of the lung which was successfully treated by surgery.
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