Abstract
Introduction: Congenital cervical teratomas are rare neonatal tumors presenting significant airway challenges.
Case Report: We report a full-term newborn with severe respiratory distress due to a cervical mass diagnosed as
immature teratoma after surgical excision. Despite urgent intervention, the patient suffered fatal hypovolemic shock
in the early postoperative period.
Discussion: This case highlights the diagnostic and perioperative complexities of cervical teratomas in neonates.
Keywords: Teratoma; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Newborn; Respiratory Distress Syndrome
