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Retroperitoneal teratomas in children: a single institution experience
Takafumi Kawano1, Koshiro Sugita1, Chihiro Kedoin1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medicine and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan.
Surgery Today
|June 19, 2021
Summary
Retroperitoneal teratomas (RPTs) in infants are rare but can cause surgical complications. Careful preoperative imaging and surgical planning are crucial for safe and effective treatment of pediatric RPTs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Oncology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Retroperitoneal teratomas (RPTs) are uncommon pediatric tumors.
- Infants are particularly susceptible to RPTs, necessitating specialized treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a safe and secure operative strategy for treating pediatric patients with retroperitoneal teratomas.
- To analyze the institution's long-term experience with RPT management in children.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records for pediatric patients treated for RPTs.
- Histological confirmation of RPT diagnosis for all included patients.
- Analysis of patient background and clinical data from 1984 to 2017.
Main Results:
- 14 pediatric patients (11 female, 4 male) were analyzed; 73.3% were under one year old.
- Complete surgical resection was achieved in all cases, with tumor rupture in 26.7% and vessel injuries in 40.0%.
- Complications included unilateral renal dysfunction in 20.0% and nephrectomy in 6.7%; one patient received chemotherapy.
Conclusions:
- Surgery for RPTs, even benign ones, carries a risk of perioperative complications.
- Challenging operative management and potential adverse events underscore the need for meticulous preoperative imaging and follow-up.
- Partial resection may be unavoidable, highlighting the importance of vigilant recurrence monitoring.
