| Literature DB >> 24765493 |
Girish D Bakhshi1, Kishor R Wankhede1, Ajay H Bhadarwar1, Mukund B Tayade1, Sachin S Shenoy1, Sandeep T Gore1.
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.Entities:
Keywords: celiac axis; retroperitoneum; teratoma
Year: 2013 PMID: 24765493 PMCID: PMC3981228 DOI: 10.4081/cp.2013.e13
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Pract ISSN: 2039-7275