PEDIATRICS · 1967 · 13 citations · 0 references
MedicineDermatologyOtolaryngologyPediatric OtolaryngologyPediatric PathologyPharyngeal SurgeryAirway ObstructionNasopharyngeal CancerNasopharyngeal SurgeryOropharyngeal CancerPediatric Airway DisordersPediatric Skin TumorsCongenital Airway ObstructionCongenital Pharyngeal AnomaliesNasopharyngeal AirwayNasopharyngeal Tumor Resection
A case has been presented of a true dermoid tumor in the newborn, arising from the superior surface of the soft palate. This is an unusual type of lesion and one which threatens neonatal survival by obstructing the nasopharyngeal airway. Its early recognition and removal is essential.