Mature Teratoma at Left Lumbar Region in an Infant: A Case Report
Common location of teratomas in children are sacrococcygeal, gonadal, mediastinal and retroperitoneal, but teratomas may also occur at very unusual locations. A six-month-old boy presented with a large swelling at his left lumbar region. He presented with gradually increasing lump at his back, inv...
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| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9092/23055_CE[Ra1]_F(RK)_PF1(PI_RK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Common location of teratomas in children are sacrococcygeal, gonadal, mediastinal and retroperitoneal, but teratomas may also occur
at very unusual locations. A six-month-old boy presented with a large swelling at his left lumbar region. He presented with gradually
increasing lump at his back, involving more on left lumbar region and midline since birth. Clinical examination revealed a solitary, nontender, soft to firm, irregular mass, occupying more on his left lumbar and midline region and also crossing the midline. Radiological
investigations revealed a well defined mass of 9.6 x 7.5cm, with bony elements and spina bifida at L1 and L2 levels. His Computed
Tomography (CT) scan finding was consistent with mature teratoma. Complete surgical excision of the tumour was done without any
difficulties. Histology of the excised tumour was conclusive of mature teratoma. His post-operative period was excellent, but he lost to
follow-up after discharge. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |