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Three cases of epignathus teratoma associated with other midline anomalies are reported. The first case involved Pierre Robin sequence and a bifid tongue. The second case was characterized by two teratomas, a meningoencephalocele, and a cleft lip and nose. The third case had Pierre Robin sequence associated with duplication of the pituitary gland and hypoplasia of the corpus callosum.

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bifid tongue epignathus teratoma meningoencephalocele Pierre Robin sequence pituitary gland duplication

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Epignathus Teratoma: Report of Three Cases with a Review of the Literature

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