Teratomas of the Neck: Report of Two Cases

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Abstract
Teratomas of the neck in the newborn present as a mass in the region of the thyroid gland. Bale (1) attempted to classify these tumors as: (a) teratoma of the thyroid gland, (b) teratoma in the region of the thyroid gland replacing all or part of the gland, and (c) teratoma probably in the region of the thyroid gland. This classification has been criticized by McGoon (4) and Thomas (5). Regardless of where the particular tumor belongs in this classification, its very presence is an indication for removal. These masses frequently produce airway or esophageal obstruction, and the symptoms and findings usually demand prompt surgical evaluation. Clinically, the examiner observes a large anterior neck mass which is usually central but possibly lateral in location. Cystic hygromas, common neck tumors presenting at birth, have a characteristic location about the lateral aspect of the neck and ordinarily can be fairly well distinguished by their fluctuant and lobular nature. Congenital goiters are typically symme...

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