EPIGNATHUS - REPORT OF A CASE WITH SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME

Epignathus is an extremely rare form of teratoma that arises from the palate or pharynx in the region of the basisphenoid (Rathke's pouch).( 4) This condition is associated with a high mortality rate caused by s evere airway obstruction in the neonatal period, thus requiring prenat al planning and prompt surgical treatment after birth. The authors des cribe a case of giant epignathus that was successfully resected follow ed by an uneventful recovery. Copyright (C) 1998 by W.B. Saunders Comp any.