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- Teratomas are a type of germ cell tumor, with cervical teratomas being rare in pediatric patients, making up 1.5% to 5.5% of cases.
- A case study focuses on a 36-week male infant diagnosed with a large cervical teratoma, who underwent an EXIT procedure for delivery and subsequent treatment.
- After five days in the NICU and a chemotherapy regimen tailored for his needs, the infant was discharged healthy and cancer-free on day 88.
Article Abstract
Teratomas belong to a class of tumors known as germ cell tumors. Cervical teratomas are rare and account for 1.5% to 5.5% of all pediatric teratomas. These types of tumors are the result of abnormal development of pluripotent cells. The following case study describes a 36-week male infant who was prenatally diagnosed with a large cervical mass. The neonate was delivered via the EXIT (ex utero intrapartum treatment) procedure, with expert teams present. After stabilization, the infant was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The teratoma was removed on day of life 5. The pathology report indicated a malignant germ cell tumor. A chemotherapy regimen was developed for this critically ill neonate in the NICU. An interdisciplinary treatment approach allowed safe and optimal quality of care. Baby CM was discharged on day of life 88 without complications and continues to be cancer free and at home thriving.
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