Radiofrequency Coblation of Congenital Nasopharyngeal Teratoma: A Novel Technique
Joint Authors
Jefferson, Niall
Mohorikar, Alok
Jacobson, Ian
Hwang, Sang
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Congenital nasopharyngeal teratomas are rare tumours that pose difficulties in diagnosis and surgical management.
We report the first use of radiofrequency coblation in the management of such tumours.
Case Report.
A premature baby with a perinatal diagnosis of a large, obstructing nasooropharyngeal mass was referred to the ENT service for further investigations and management.
The initial biopsy was suggestive of a neuroblastoma, but the tumour demonstrated rapid growth despite appropriate chemotherapy.
In a novel use of radiofrequency coblation, the nasooropharyngeal mass was completely excised, with the final histopathology revealing a congenital nasopharyngeal teratoma.
Conclusion.
We report the first use of radiofrequency coblation to excise a congenital nasopharyngeal teratoma and discuss its advantages.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hwang, Sang& Jefferson, Niall& Mohorikar, Alok& Jacobson, Ian. 2015. Radiofrequency Coblation of Congenital Nasopharyngeal Teratoma: A Novel Technique. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hwang, Sang…[et al.]. Radiofrequency Coblation of Congenital Nasopharyngeal Teratoma: A Novel Technique. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hwang, Sang& Jefferson, Niall& Mohorikar, Alok& Jacobson, Ian. Radiofrequency Coblation of Congenital Nasopharyngeal Teratoma: A Novel Technique. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059640
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059640