| Literature DB >> 24426616 |
Neelam Sood1, Meenakshi Kamboj1, Maninder Chaabra1.
Abstract
Fetiform teratoma (homunculus) is a rare but distinct entity, characterized by presence of more organoid differentiation than the classical teratoma but not enough to classify as fetus-in-fetu. Presence of rudimentary limbs in presence/absence of axial skeleton is often reported as an important differentiating feature. Sacrococcygeal location has been reported in a few case reports but in neonates only. This is a rare case of sacrococcygeal fetiform teratoma (Altman type 1) in an 11-year-old girl presenting as a gluteal mass.Entities:
Keywords: Altman type 1; Fetiform teratoma; Gluteal presentation; Sacrococcygeal teratoma
Year: 2012 PMID: 24426616 PMCID: PMC3693311 DOI: 10.1007/s12262-012-0703-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Surg ISSN: 0973-9793 Impact factor: 0.656