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A neonate with a large cervical mass was transferred to our hospital at 4 days of age. A computed tomography scan showed a contrast-enhanced solid mass with multiple cystic elements and fine calcification. Ultrasonography also revealed a predominantly solid mass with calcification, containing multiple cysts. These studies suggested a teratoma, but could not rule out a hemangioma. The tumor was removed on the 12th day of life. A pathological study revealed an immature teratoma that demonstrated fetal type cartilage and an immature neural tube. The operative complete removal of a cervical teratoma in neonates is recommended as soon as possible. The management of a pediatric cervical teratoma should also be similar to that of a sacrococcygeal teratoma. The incidence of cervical teratoma in all pediatric teratomas ranges from 2.3%–9.3% in the West, and from 1.6%–8.3% in Japan.
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Uchiyama, M., Iwafuchi, M., Naitoh, S. et al. A huge immature cervical teratoma in a newborn: Report of a case. Surg Today 25, 737–740 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00311491
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