Sequelas do teratoma congênito de orofaringe na cavidade bucal da criança: relato de caso

Abstract

The aim of this case report is to present the sequelae in the oral cavity of congenital oropharynx teratoma - a rare subtype of tumor with cells from the three germ layers. Female child, aged 2 years and 3 months, referred by the otorhinolaryngologist for dental evaluation. The mother's main complaint was that the child could not close his mouth. In the anamnesis, the mother reported absence of complications during pregnancy. To complement the medical history, data were collected from the discharge medical report and the child's medical records. The exeresis of mature teratoma and residual tumor occurred, respectively, at 17 and 32 days of life. On dental examination, the child presented macrostomy, absence of lip sealing, deep and atresic palate, incomplete cleft palate, microglossia, anterior open bite, dental crowding, agenesis of the lower lateral incisors, absence of caries lesions and enamel development defects. The child is under multiprofessional follow-up and will be referred to the geneticist to evaluate possible association with syndromes. Several sequelae were observed in the oral cavity of the child after excision of congenital oropharynx teratoma and the need for periodic, long term follow-up for their correction.