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Title: Infected primary retroperitoneal teratoma presenting as a subhepatic abscess in a postpartum woman. Author: Li F, Munireddy S, Jiang L, Cheng N, Mao H, Pawlik TM. Journal: Am J Surg; 2010 Feb; 199(2):e27-8. PubMed ID: 20113696. 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.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]