Epignathus: More than a Mouthful - A Case Report and Review of Literature

Title: Epignathus: More than a Mouthful - A Case Report and Review of Literature

Authors: Mathai Jolhf Koshy, Menon Sunil, Earanna Manjuladevi

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v13i01.10

Abstract

We report a case of antenatal diagnosed epignathus which was managed on emergency basis in view of premature rupture of membranes. Child underwent an emergency tracheostomy in the immediate post-natal period and successful excision of epignathus tumour. Post procedure tracheostomy was closed after 2 weeks, and child recovered well. Biopsy was suggestive of mature teratoma.

Keywords: epignathus, neonatal surgery, teratoma, emergency tracheostomy, antenatal diagnosis.

References

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Jayagobi PA, Chandran S, Sriram B, Chang KT. Ex-utero Intrapartum Treatment (EXIT) Procedure for Giant Fetal Epignathus. Indian Pediatr. 2015 Oct;52(10):893-5.

Corresponding Author

Mathai Jolhf Koshy

Department of Paediatric Surgery, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695011