Abstract

Extra- and intrapericardial teratomas in neonates and very young infants are discussed. An extrapericardial teratoma giving rise to urgent respiratory symptoms directly after birth and an intrapericardial teratoma presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms at the age of 61/2 weeks are described. Excision of the tumour was followed in both cases by complete recovery. The literature is reviewed.

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