ABSTRACT
We report a case of cervical teratoma in a term female infant born to a 20-year-old
white woman. There are rare tumors in neonates, occurring in approximately 1 in 20,000
to 1 in 40,000 live births. These tumors are accurately defined by ultrasound. Although
benign, cervical teratomas cause respiratory compromise. In this case the tumor was
removed surgically with no recurrence at the 10-month follow-up.
