A Rare Neonatal Intramedullary Immature Teratoma Undiagnosed in utero: A Case Report

Conclusion: This case demonstrates an exceptionally rare and unusual variant neoplasm in a neonate and highlights the difficulty of diagnosis and the important role of MR imaging. It also illustrates the importance of gross total resection, the risk of recurrence, and the need for close radiographic follow-up of these lesions. It also provides a useful example of the efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy in treating recurrence.Pediatr Neurosurg
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research