Retroperitoneal dermoid presenting as an infected pancreatic cyst

Aust N Z J Surg. 1990 Jun;60(6):488-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1990.tb07410.x.

Abstract

Bacteroides fragilis infection of a juxtapancreatic benign cystic retroperitoneal teratoma in a 28 year old Chinese male is reported. Preliminary drainage was followed by excision. The radiological and pathological findings of this rare tumour are reported with emphasis on the differential diagnosis which includes inflammatory and neoplastic pancreatic cysts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bacteroides Infections / diagnosis
  • Bacteroides Infections / etiology*
  • Bacteroides Infections / surgery
  • Bacteroides fragilis
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Drainage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Teratoma / complications*
  • Teratoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Teratoma / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed