A CASE OF IMMATURE TERATOMA MASQUERADING AS CYSTIC HYGROMA

Abstract

Teratomas are more common in childhood and fetal life and are histologically complex.Immature teratomas contain combinations of mature epithelial and connective tissues with immature areas of mesenchymal and neuroectodermal tumours. Here we present a case of immature teratoma with clinical picture mimicking cystic hygroma in all the antenatal & postnatal imaging modalities. The gold standard treatment for benign masses is surgical excision with malignant tumours requiring combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.