Abstract

URCUQUI, Luz Ángela et al. Giant congenital orbital teratoma: Case report. rev.colomb.cancerol. [online]. 2015, vol.19, n.1, pp.53-58. ISSN 0123-9015.  https://doi.org/10.10167j.rccan.2015.01.001.

The teratomas are tumors composed of tissues derived from all three germ layers which can be located in the gonads and extragonadal. The orbital location are rare and usually occur in healthy newborns producing proptosis. The authors present the case of a newborn with congenital orbital teratoma large invading intraocular structures and extending to the middle cranial fossa through the apex of the orbit. Clinical features, radiological findings, surgical approach, histopathologic description and adjuvant chemotherapy received by the patient are described.

Keywords : Teratoma; Orbitat; Newborn.

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