Retropancreatic Teratoma with Intra-Thoracic Extension

Girish D. Bakhshi; Kishor R. Wankhede; Ajay H. Bhandarwar; Mukund B. Tayde; Sachin S. Shenoy; Sandeep T. Gore

doi:10.4081/cp.2013.e13

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25 March 2013

Retropancreatic Teratoma with Intra-Thoracic Extension

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Clin. Pract.2013, 3(1), e13;https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2013.e13

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Abstract

Primary retroperitoneal teratoma is a rare entity in adults. We present a case of 23-yearsold female who presented with complaint of abdominal pain in left upper quadrant. Computed tomography scan revealed a retroperitoneal retropancreatic teratoma near celiac axis with intra thoracic extension. Laparotomy with tumor resection was done. The case report is interesting for intra thoracic extension of retropancreatic teratoma.

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teratoma; retroperitoneum; celiac axis

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