ABSTRACT
Cervical teratomas, although rare, are an important cause of
neck masses in newborns and children. Because these lesions
are often quite large, they can lead to precipitous airway
obstruction necessitating prompt recognition and surgical
intervention. Antenatal diagnosis and new techniques of
multidisciplinary intrapartum management have contributed
to an improved outlook for the survival of newborns at
greatest risk of airway compromise.
