Peritonitis due to rupture of retroperitoneal teratoma: Computed tomography diagnosis

Ferrero, Aurora; Céspedes, Marino; Cantarero, J M; Arenas, A; Pamplona, M.

doi:10.1007/bf01888787

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“…Ferrero et al [29] reported a case of chemical peritonitis secondary to a traumatic rupture of a primary retroperitoneal teratoma following a motor vehicle collision. Lin et al [30] reported a case of primary retroperitoneal teratoma in a 31 year old women in China who presented with dyspnea and chest discomfort.…”

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“…A chest radiograph demonstrated an elevated left hemidiaphragm. Other reports include presentation with an acute abdomen [31], rupture of a retroperitoneal teratoma into the lung [32], empyema developing after an infected retroperitoneal teratoma ruptured through diaphragm [33], and hydronephrosis with rupture into the biliary ducts and stomach [29].…”

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Primary retroperitoneal teratomas: A review of the literature

Gatcombe

Assikis

Kooby

et al. 2004

Journal of Surgical Oncology

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Teratomas are uncommon neoplasms comprised of mixed dermal elements derived from the three germ cell layers. Historically, teratomas were attributed to demons, sexual misconduct, and abnormal fertilization. They attract attention because of their bizarre histology and gross appearance. While the majority of teratomas present congenitally in the sacrococcygeal region, within the ovaries of adolescent females and within the testes of young men, they have been identified throughout the body. Extragonadal teratomas tend to occur in midline structures as the anterior mediastinum, retroperitoneum, sacrococcygeal region, and pineal gland. Retroperitoneal teratomas represent only 1-11% of primary retroperitoneal tumors. Incidence is bimodal with peaks in the first 6 months of life and in early adulthood. Due to their location, they are usually identified only after they have grown to huge proportions. There is a 25% chance of malignancy. Surgical resection remains the mainstay of therapy and is required for definitive diagnosis. This article reviews the literature on the histopathology, classification, genetic abnormalities, and theories of origin of teratomas as well as the presentation, diagnosis, and management of retroperitoneal teratomas.

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Primary retroperitoneal teratomas: A review of the literature

Gatcombe

Assikis

Kooby

et al. 2004

Journal of Surgical Oncology

213

247

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“…In others, they may present with abdominal pain/flank pain/back pain which are nonspecific in nature, abdominal swelling, palpable mass or obstructive gastrointestinal and genitourinary symptoms [6]. Rarely they may present with abscess formation due to secondary infections [10], or acute peritonitis due to rupture [11], or malignant transformations [12]. In some cases, the tumor may be present antenatally and detected at birth.…”

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Retroperitoneal Teratoma in Infancy; Report of an Unusual Entity

Sarangi¹,

Hui²,

Mangaraj³

et al. 2017

J Med Diagn Meth

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Primary retroperitoneal teratoma in infancy is extremely rare. In children, it accounts for 3.5-4% of all germ cell tumours and 1-11% of primary retroperitoneal neoplasms. Clinical presentation is often asymptomatic or may present as a palpable mass or abdominal distension. The imaging findings of teratoma are characteristic. Early diagnosis is important for prompt surgical resection. We present a case of huge retroperitoneal teratoma in a 5-month-old child presenting with abdominal swelling where computed tomography findings are distinctive. Biopsy led to the definitive diagnosis of mature cystic teratoma of retroperitoneum.

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“…Clinical presentations are variable and include nonspecific, abdominal/flank/back pain, obstructive gastrointestinal and genitourinary symptoms, as well as lower limb/genital swelling due to lymphatic obstruction [18]. They can rarely present with complications such as secondary infections (abscess formation) [20], traumatic rupture leading to acute peritonitis [21], or malignant transformations [22]. Midline (paraxial) teratoma masses, with restricted mobility, can be easily detected on physical examination [23].…”

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Mature (Benign) Cystic Retroperitoneal Teratoma Involving the Left Adrenal Gland in a 22-Year-Old Male: A Case Report and Literature Review

Bhatti

Al‐Hindi

Azzam

et al. 2013

Case Reports in Oncological Medicine

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Primary retroperitoneal teratomas involving adrenal glands are exceedingly uncommon accounting for only 4% of all primary teratomas. They are more common in childhood and rarely occur in adults. Only a very few case reports have been documented in literature so far. Herein, we report a mature (benign) cystic retroperitoneal teratoma in the region of left adrenal gland in a 22-year-old otherwise healthy male patient who presented with a 1-month history of left flank pain. In addition, a literature review on teratomas is included.

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Peritonitis due to rupture of retroperitoneal teratoma: Computed tomography diagnosis

Cited by 21 publications

References 2 publications

Primary retroperitoneal teratomas: A review of the literature

Primary retroperitoneal teratomas: A review of the literature

Retroperitoneal Teratoma in Infancy; Report of an Unusual Entity

Mature (Benign) Cystic Retroperitoneal Teratoma Involving the Left Adrenal Gland in a 22-Year-Old Male: A Case Report and Literature Review

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