Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We present the case of a full-term male newborn, delivered by cesarean section due to apparent lack of fetal well-being, with an initial diagnosis of congenital tumor in the oral cavity involving the hard and soft palate, suggestive of teratoma or hemangioma. The patient showed difficulty with sucking, without respiratory compromise, and was fed through an orogastric tube. Imaging studies were performed, including transfontanelle and soft tissue ultrasound, which revealed a heterogeneous mass in the right hemiface. The patient remained clinically stable while awaiting referral for surgical management. This case highlights the importance of the differential diagnosis of congenital oral masses, their impact on feeding, and the need for timely multidisciplinary management to prevent complications.
Authors: Esli Pulido Tzompa, Pedro Aníbal Bailón de la O, Uziel Rangel Ramírez, Jaime Héctor Cisneros Sandoval, Luis Carvajal Hidalgo, Celia Del Águila García
Institution: Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413784185