A Neonate with Retroperitoneal Mature Cystic Teratoma – A Case Report
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society
Abstract
Retroperitoneal teratoma is a rare occurrence in neonates. They are usually asymptomatic and the only finding may be abdominal distension. We report an unusual case of a large retroperitoneal teratoma in a neonate who presented with abdominal distension. Imaging done showed a cystic lesion with calcifications, internal septations and fat dense areas. It was successfully managed by surgical excision, findings of which were consistent with that of a mature cystic teratoma. Despite being rare, we must consider retroperitoneal teratomas as a differential diagnosis of an abdominal mass in a newborn. Early detection and complete surgical excision may be life-saving.
First Page
147
Last Page
150
DOI
10.3126/jnps.v42i1.38113
Publication Date
11-27-2022
Recommended Citation
Joshi, Jayateertha; Mushtaq, Owais Ahmed; Roy, Sayashi; and Rao, Suchetha S., "A Neonate with Retroperitoneal Mature Cystic Teratoma – A Case Report" (2022). Open Access archive. 3767.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/3767