Volume 27, Issue 138, August 2023

Retroperitoneal mature teratoma in 3 months old male infant: A case report

Chaithanya Pulivarthi^♦, Revat Meshram, Amar Taksande

Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, India

^♦Corresponding author
Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, India

ABSTRACT

A Mature teratoma is a tumour consisting of various tissues and is generally a benign tumor. A 3 months old male infant presented with a history of distension of the abdomen, urinary dribbling, and trouble passing the stool for one month before admission. On general examination, the abdomen was soft. Laboratory investigations were performed, and a contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) abdomen revealed a retroperitoneal mass (suspected Teratoma) with bilateral hydronephrosis. The next day the patient was operated on by performing laparotomy with the removal of the tumor. The patient also had one undescended testis and umbilical hernia, which were taken care of. The patient was kept under observation and was discharged after six days. Diet was advised, and cefixime syrup was given for one week. Follow-up was recommended after one week from the date of discharge.

Keywords: Umbilical hernia, undescended testis, laparotomy, hydronephrosis, c.e.c.t. abdomen, retroperitoneal mass, mature teratoma

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e316ms3139

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e316ms3139

Published: 01 August 2023