Tératome de la langue à révélation néonatale: à propos d’un cas

We here report the case of a new-born, admitted to our Department for the treatment of a mass in the anterior part of tongue. Clinical examination showed hard mass measuring 8x9 cm with intact mucous membrane, partially covered with skin and hair and stable respiratory function. The mass was completely resected and sent to the laboratory for anatomopathological examination which confirmed the diagnosis of teratoma. The post-operative course was simple and the new-born was discharged after 13 days without respiratory or feeding difficulties. A and B show a clinical image of the teratoma of the tongue in a newborn, 7 hours after discharge. C shows patient's outcome after 3 months.