Teratoma of the neck in a newborn: case report.

Teratomas in the neck are rare neoplasms. Existing or potential airway obstruction is usually the main concern in acute management of these patients. A first case of cervical teratoma is described in an Ethiopian premature neonate born to an 18 year-old primigravida. The clinico-pathological features, including autopsy findings, are reviewed. Perinatal asphyxia secondary to huge neck teratoma is considered as the likely cause of death.