Primary mature cystic teratoma with carcinoid mimicking an adrenal tumor: Report of a rare association and review of literature.
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2016-04
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Teratomas are neoplasms comprising of tissues derived from more than one
germ layer. Most common sites are gonads, sacrococcygeal, mediastinal,
retroperitoneal, and pineal region. Here, we report a case of 2½‑year‑old
previously healthy female toddlerwho presented with fever and right upper
quadrant abdominal pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen
revealed a right suprarenal nonenhancing cystic mass. Focal calcification was
seen in the inferomedial aspect of the cyst. Complete surgical resection of the
right adrenal gland was done. The patient had an uneventful postoperative
course and was free of recurrence at 8 months follow‑up. Primary retroperitoneal
teratomas of the adrenal gland are very uncommon (4% of all primary teratomas)
and can mimic a primary adrenal tumor, hence should be included in the
differential diagnosis of adrenal masses.
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Adrenal, primary, retroperitoneal, teratomas
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Narla Swetha Lakshmi, Jacob Sheba, Kurian Ann, Parameswaran Ashok. Primary mature cystic teratoma with carcinoid mimicking an adrenal tumor: Report of a rare association and review of literature. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2016 Apr-June 59(2): 200-202.