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Extra‐gonadal mature teratoma: A case report of retroperitoneal location with a literature review

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Extra-gonadal mature teratoma is a benign tumor occurring rarely in adults. The retroperitoneal localization constitutes less than 4%. Treatment consists of surgical resection. Histological examination is essential for definitive diagnosis. We reported an unusual case of mature retroperitoneal teratoma discovered in a young man with abdominal pain.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6093

Authors: Mohamed Farès Mahjoubi, Ghassen Hamdi Kbir, Mohamed Maatouk, Sohaib Messaoudi, Bochra Rezgui, Mounir Ben Moussa

Institutions: Tunis University, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Faculté de médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University

Language: English

Topic: Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500