Orbital teratoma in neonates: a report of a rare congenital orbital mass

Authors

  • Napat Limchupornwikun Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Pokpong Na Songkhla Department of Pediatrics, Prapokklao Hospital, Chanthaburi
  • Sakun Santisukwongchote Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Preamjit Saonanon Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Supanun Lauhasurayotin Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Kanhatai Chiengthong Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Hansamon Poparn Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Darintr Sosothikul Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Piti Techavichit -

Keywords:

Teratoma, Orbital mass, Neonate

Abstract

The eye is an essential organ for vision. In newborns, there are various conditions that can cause an orbital mass, such as retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, lymphoma, leukemia, and metastatic cancer, among others. In this report, we present a case of a male neonate who was diagnosed with a congenital orbital teratoma, which is a rare disease and can have a significant impact on the  patient’s quality of life in the future. Surgery is the primary treatment for this condition

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Published

2024-03-28

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1: January-March 2024

Section

รายงานผู้ป่วย (Case report)

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