Infected primary retroperitoneal teratoma presenting as a subhepatic abscess in a postpartum woman

Am J Surg. 2010 Feb;199(2):e27-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.03.018.

Abstract

It is highly unusual for a 20-cm retroperitoneal teratoma to present as a subhepatic abscess with septic shock in a postpartum woman. We present a case of a multilocular cystic teratoma densely adherent to adjacent viscera and vessels. Because of the complexity of the case and the clinical condition of the patient, a 2-stage operation was employed for this special case. An initial emergency drainage effectively relieved symptoms of acute infection and facilitated the 2nd-stage resection of the tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Abscess / etiology*
  • Abdominal Abscess / pathology
  • Adult
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Puerperal Disorders / etiology*
  • Puerperal Disorders / pathology
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / complications
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Shock, Septic / etiology
  • Shock, Septic / surgery
  • Teratoma / complications
  • Teratoma / pathology*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional