Renal immature teratoma in infant: A rare case report
Renal teratoma is a rare malignant tumour originating from pluripotent cells. A five-month-old female presented with a painless abdominal mass initially suspected to be a Wilms tumor. A CT scan showed a large tumor in the left abdomen, leading to a left open nephrectomy. Histopathology confirmed an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Urology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442025000385 |
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| Summary: | Renal teratoma is a rare malignant tumour originating from pluripotent cells. A five-month-old female presented with a painless abdominal mass initially suspected to be a Wilms tumor. A CT scan showed a large tumor in the left abdomen, leading to a left open nephrectomy. Histopathology confirmed an immature Grade III teratoma, showing ectodermal, mesodermal, and endodermal components with neuroepithelial structures. Post-operatively, the patient was stable with a good surgical wound. Diagnosis of renal teratoma relies on histology, as pre-operative imaging may mimic other tumors. Surgical removal is the primary treatment, with chemotherapy for recurrence if necessary. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-4420 |