Primary Mature Cystic Teratoma Mimicking an Adrenal Mass in an Adult Male Patient.
10.4111/kju.2014.55.2.148
- Author:
Emrah OKULU
1
;
Kemal ENER
;
Mustafa ALDEMIR
;
Evren ISIK
;
Cigdem IRKKAN
;
Onder KAYIGIL
Author Information
1. The Urology Clinics of Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. eokulu@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Adrenal neoplasm;
Cystic teratoma
- MeSH:
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms;
Adult*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Gonads;
Humans;
Male*;
Middle Aged;
Recurrence;
Ribs;
Sacrococcygeal Region;
Teratoma*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2014;55(2):148-151
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Teratomas are bizarre neoplasms derived from embryonic tissues that are typically found only in the gonadal and sacrococcygeal regions of adults. Primary retroperitoneal teratomas are rare and present challenging management options. We report a case of a unilateral primary retroperitoneal mature cystic teratoma mimicking an adrenal mass in a 54-year-old male patient. Complete resection of the adrenal mass was performed by the flank approach by using the 11th rib resection. Because of the risk of malignancy, follow-up radiographic studies were performed to ensure the oncologic efficacy of resection. The patient has been free of recurrence for longer than 12 months.
