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Case report and review of the literature: rare fetus-in-fetu presenting as oropharyngeal epignathus

An epignathus is caused by a continuous spectrum of masses of the oral cavity or oropharynx ranging in its entity from mature teratoma to the exceedingly rare fetus-in-fetu. Due to its location, regardless of the entity, the occurrence of an epignathus is frequently associated with life threatening...

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Autores principales: Runggaldier, Daniel, Reinehr, Michael, Friedrich, Hergen, Henze, Georg, Good, Dominic, Gysin, Claudine
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10191252/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37206355
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1122327
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Sumario:An epignathus is caused by a continuous spectrum of masses of the oral cavity or oropharynx ranging in its entity from mature teratoma to the exceedingly rare fetus-in-fetu. Due to its location, regardless of the entity, the occurrence of an epignathus is frequently associated with life threatening airway obstruction. Here we demonstrate a case of a fetus-in-fetu presenting as an epignatus. We describe its successful management and review the available literature. Early diagnosis and knowledge of the preoperative workup are essential to enable a multidisciplinary management. Once the airway is secured, surgical excision is the treatment of choice often resulting in a good clinical outcome and prognosis.