A Rare Case of a Primary Isolated Intraperitoneal Teratoma With a Yolk Sac Tumor Component in a Three-Year-Old Boy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Primary isolated intraperitoneal teratoma is an exceptionally rare entity, and the presence of a yolk sac tumor component within it is even more uncommon. We report a case of a three-year-old boy diagnosed with a primary isolated intraperitoneal teratoma containing a yolk sac tumor component. The patient underwent complete surgical excision followed by adjuvant chemotherapy, with a favorable clinical outcome. Histopathological evaluation of teratomas with malignant components poses a significant diagnostic challenge, underscoring the critical role of identifying malignant elements such as yolk sac tumor to guide appropriate management.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95115
Authors: Raj M Dongol, Neera Pathak, Moni Subedi
Institutions: George Washington University, Kanti Children's Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415416692