Adenocarcinomas arising from primary retroperitoneal mature teratomas: CT and MR imaging

Eur Radiol. 2002 Jun;12(6):1546-9. doi: 10.1007/s003300101105. Epub 2001 Sep 14.

Abstract

An adenocarcinoma arising from mature teratoma is one form of teratoma with malignant transformation. It is extremely rare but highly malignant. The authors report two patients with adenocarcinomas arising from primary retroperitoneal teratomas. The CT and MRI findings of the tumors are presented with emphasis on imaging features implying the presence of malignant transformation and differing from those of pure benign mature teratoma. Correct diagnosis of the presence of malignant transformation from a benign mature teratoma can be made as early as possible by awareness of the imaging features.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / diagnosis*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Teratoma / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*