Extrarenal teratoma with nephroblastoma in the retroperitoneum: Case report and literature review
Yanan Li1, Chuanfen Lei, Bo Xiang
1aDivision of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery bDepartment of Pathology cPediatric Intensive Care Unit, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Rationale:
Teratoma with nephroblastoma is a rare disease. The most common site at which teratoma with nephroblastoma occurs is the kidney. The mechanisms underlying the development of teratoma with nephroblastoma have not been fully elucidated.
Patient Concerns:
In the current report, we describe the clinical characteristics of a 3-year-old girl with a complaint of a painless abdominal mass in the upper right side of the body. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a cystic-solid mass with a clear boundary.
Diagnosis:
Surgical resection and a subsequent pathological examination confirmed that the mass contained teratoma tissues and renal blastemal components, which supports the diagnosis of teratoma with nephroblastoma.
Interventions:
The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy through a transverse abdominal incision. Complete resection of the mass was performed in this patient.
Outcomes:
The patient's postoperative course was uneventful and she was discharged on the 8th postoperative day. The girl had no complaints during the 2 years follow-up period.
Lessons:
Teratoma with nephroblastoma is a rare entity that typically presents in childhood. Due to its rarity, no standardized criteria have been established for the categorization and treatment of these lesions. However, a complete excision of this tumor allows the diagnosis to be confirmed and lowers the risk of recurrence.
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