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Large gastric teratoma : a rare intra-abdominal mass of infancy
Joint Authors
Kumar, Vijay
Hasan, Roumina
Monappa, Vidya
Kumar, Sandeep
Source
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 3 (31 May. 2016), pp.231-234, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-05-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Amongst the varied, diverse causes of intraabdominal masses in infancy and early childhood, gastric teratomas (GTs) account for a very small proportion.
A worldwide literature search reveals only around one hundred cases of GT and also supports the fact that its preoperative diagnosis remains elusive.
Here we report the case of a twomonth- old male who presented to the pediatric surgery outpatient department of Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Karnataka, India, with progressive distension of abdomen since birth.
Clinically, a large firm, non-mobile and non-tender mass involving all four quadrants of the abdomen was seen.
Ultrasound revealed a large solid-cystic mass with internal septations extending from the epigastrium up to the pelvis.
Computed tomography revealed a large intraperitoneal fat containing solid-cystic mass lesion showing curvilinear and chunky areas of calcification, with the mass focally indenting the posterior gastric wall and showing focal polypoidal intragastric extension.
Exploratory laparotomy revealed a large cystic tumor with a solid component, arising from lesser curvature of the stomach, showing focal intraluminal extension across the posterior gastric wall, and occupying the whole lesser sac and abdominal cavity.
The tumor was excised in toto along with the body of the stomach.
Histopathological examination showed mature tissue derived from all three germ cell layers and confirmed the diagnosis of mature gastric teratoma.
The patient was disease free at one-year follow-up.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hasan, Roumina& Monappa, Vidya& Kumar, Sandeep& Kumar, Vijay. 2016. Large gastric teratoma : a rare intra-abdominal mass of infancy. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 31, no. 3, pp.231-234.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-797153
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hasan, Roumina…[et al.]. Large gastric teratoma : a rare intra-abdominal mass of infancy. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 31, no. 3 (May. 2016), pp.231-234.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-797153
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hasan, Roumina& Monappa, Vidya& Kumar, Sandeep& Kumar, Vijay. Large gastric teratoma : a rare intra-abdominal mass of infancy. Oman Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 31, no. 3, pp.231-234.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-797153
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 234
Record ID
BIM-797153