A Neonate with Retroperitoneal Mature Cystic Teratoma – A Case Report

Authors

  • Jayateertha Joshi Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka – 576104, India
  • Owais Ahmed Mushtaq Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka – 576104, India
  • Sayashi Roy Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka – 576104, India
  • Suchetha S Rao Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka – 576104, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5232-9727

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i1.38113

Keywords:

Alpha fetoprotein, laparotomy, retroperitoneal mass

Abstract

Retroperitoneal teratoma is a rare occurrence in neonates. They are usually asymptomatic and the only finding may be abdominal distension. We report an unusual case of a large retroperitoneal teratoma in a neonate who presented with abdominal distension. Imaging done showed a cystic lesion with calcifications, internal septations and fat dense areas. It was successfully managed by surgical excision, findings of which were consistent with that of a mature cystic teratoma. Despite being rare, we must consider retroperitoneal teratomas as a differential diagnosis of an abdominal mass in a newborn. Early detection and complete surgical excision may be life-saving.

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Published

2022-11-27

How to Cite

Joshi, J., Mushtaq, O. A., Roy, S., & Rao, S. S. (2022). A Neonate with Retroperitoneal Mature Cystic Teratoma – A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 42(1), 147–150. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i1.38113

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Case Reports

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