International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
The most common type of germ cell tumor is teratoma, divided into three types: mature, immature (or malignant type) and monodermal. Retro peritoneal teratoma are rare lesions seen in 3.5‐4% of all germ cell tumors in children and 1‐11% of primary retro peritoneal neoplasms. Presenting a case of a three years old female child with abdominal pain and inability to pass urine. On general examination, the child had pallor. Abdominal examination showed a large palpable lump in the right hypochondrium, extending up to the right lumbar region. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen, showed, a large retro peritoneal teratoma in the right supra‐renal region. This was surgically excised. Histopathological examination showed it to be mature cystic teratoma of the retro peritoneum.
How to cite this article:
Deepak D. Vyas, Sharad B. Ghatge and Pooja D. Vyas. Mature Cystic Teratoma of Retro Peritoneum in a Three Years Old Female Child: A Case Report and Literature Review.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.4.203.206
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2024.4.203.206