"There may be a slight female predilection ref. The estimated incidence is ~ 1 in 35,000 to 200,000 births."
"The prognosis is generally poor (often as a result of its location) and part of the high mortality rate is caused by severe airway obstruction in the neonatal period. The tumour may also demonstrate rapid growth. An EXIT procedure can be offered in selected cases 6."
Expected headings
"Associations"
"Complications"
"It is often classified under the broader umbrella of cervical teratomas. The tumours are not often consistent in origin, number, and differentiation of tissues. They usually have components from all three germ layers and can contain fat, cartilage and bone."