Congenital Cervical Teratoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Cervical teratomas are rare benign tumors in neonates, comprising 3% to 5% of all teratomas in children, A great majority of cervical teratomas are benign tumours. Its prognosis mostly depends on the risk of neonatal respiratory distress, its extension and potential malignancy. We present a case of a cervical immature teratoma in a new born with sub total excision and cure, with review about its etiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.