[Oral teratoma (epignathus), a rare congenital abnormality].

We report on 2 newborn girls with congenital oropharyngeal teratoma (Epignathus). In both children the tumour was totally resected on the first days of life. The histopathological investigation shows tissue from all three germ layers. 11 and 19 months after excision there is no evidence of recurrence. Frequency, prognosis and therapy of oral teratomas are discussed.