Hepatoduodenal ligament teratoma with immature elements

Pediatr Surg Int. 2017 Sep;33(9):1023-1026. doi: 10.1007/s00383-017-4123-2. Epub 2017 Jul 6.

Abstract

Pediatric germ cell tumors comprise 1-3% of all malignant pediatric tumors and are found in variable locations. We present the case of a term 3.7 kg neonate who was found to have a giant liver mass at birth, later determined to be an immature teratoma arising from the hepatoduodenal ligament. This case report and images add to the limited literature a very rare presentation of a teratoma.

Keywords: Alpha-fetoprotein; Germ cell tumor; Hepatoduodenal ligament; Immature teratoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Omentum / diagnostic imaging
  • Omentum / pathology*
  • Omentum / surgery
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Teratoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Teratoma / pathology*
  • Teratoma / surgery