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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2013; 1(6): 202-204
Published online Sep 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i6.202
Published online Sep 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i6.202
Cystic benign teratoma of the neck in adult
Mehdi Alimehmeti, Ridvan Alimehmeti, Majlinda Ikonomi, Myfit Saraci, Mentor Petrela, Service of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Center “Mother Theresa”, 370 Tirana, Albania
Author contributions: Alimehmeti M wrote the article and made hystological diagnosis; Alimehmeti R operated on the patient, prepared intraoperative photos and reviewed the manuscript; Ikonomi M performed literature research and prepared the histological photos; Saraci M operated on the patient; Petrela M reviewed the article for its intellectual content and approved the final version.
Correspondence to: Ridvan Alimehmeti, MD, PhD, Service of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Center “Mother Theresa”, Dibra Street, 370 Tirana, Albania. ridvanalimehmeti@hotmail.com
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Received: July 14, 2013
Revised: August 14, 2013
Accepted: August 20, 2013
Published online: September 16, 2013
Revised: August 14, 2013
Accepted: August 20, 2013
Published online: September 16, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: Neck teratoma in adult is reported very rarely. We present a case of neck teratoma managed successfully with total surgical resection. The patient remains clinically disease-free more than nine years after surgery.