Congenital Cervical Teratoma Mimicking as Neuroblastoma on Cytology: A Diagnostic Pitfall

Abstract

Cervical teratomas are very rare tumors, accounting for approximately 3%-5% of all pediatric teratomas with predominance in females. Most common site of cervical teratoma is sacrococcygeal region and occurrence in cervical region is a rare presentation. We present a case of cervical teratoma in a 4-month-old male infant presenting as neck mass mimicking as neuroblastoma with differentiation on fine-needle aspiration. The final diagnosis of mature teratoma was made on histopathological examination.

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“…Teratomas are germ cell tumors composed of ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm 1,2 . Common locations for these tumors include the sacrococcygeal region, reproductive organs, anterior mediastinum, and retroperitoneum 2 .…”

“…Teratomas are germ cell tumors composed of ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. 1 , 2 Common locations for these tumors include the sacrococcygeal region, reproductive organs, anterior mediastinum, and retroperitoneum. 2 Teratomas are most often asymptomatic and are commonly found incidentally in adulthood; however, these masses can be found in neonates.…”

“… 1 , 2 Common locations for these tumors include the sacrococcygeal region, reproductive organs, anterior mediastinum, and retroperitoneum. 2 Teratomas are most often asymptomatic and are commonly found incidentally in adulthood; however, these masses can be found in neonates. Such congenital teratomas make up 3% to 5% of all teratomas, with an incidence ranging from 1 in 20,000 to 40,000 live births.…”