Korean J Urol.  2014 Feb;55(2):148-151. 10.4111/kju.2014.55.2.148.

Primary Mature Cystic Teratoma Mimicking an Adrenal Mass in an Adult Male Patient

• Okulu E
• Ener K
• Aldemir M
• Isik E
• Irkkan C
• Kayigil O

• KMID: 1988443
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4111/kju.2014.55.2.148

Abstract

Teratomas are bizarre neoplasms derived from embryonic tissues that are typically found only in the gonadal and sacrococcygeal regions of adults. Primary retroperitoneal teratomas are rare and present challenging management options. We report a case of a unilateral primary retroperitoneal mature cystic teratoma mimicking an adrenal mass in a 54-year-old male patient. Complete resection of the adrenal mass was performed by the flank approach by using the 11th rib resection. Because of the risk of malignancy, follow-up radiographic studies were performed to ensure the oncologic efficacy of resection. The patient has been free of recurrence for longer than 12 months.

Keyword

Adrenal neoplasm; Cystic teratoma

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
Adult*
Follow-Up Studies
Gonads
Humans
Male*
Middle Aged
Recurrence
Ribs
Sacrococcygeal Region
Teratoma*

Figure

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  FIG. 1 (A) Abdominal computed tomography demonstrating a left retroperitoneal (surrenal area) mass with solid and cystic components, as well as large and heterogeneous calcifications. (B) Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrating a left retroperitoneal mass with solid and cystic components,as well as large and heterogeneous calcifications.

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  FIG. 2 (A) Left retroperitoneal (surrenal area) cystic mass after flank incision. (B) Gross photograph of the cystic mass.

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  FIG. 3 (A) Histologically thin cyst walls were lined by ciliated columnar epithelial cells inside (H&E, ×40). (B) Under the epithelium, hyalin cartilage islands (left) and some seromucinous glands (right) were seen (H&E, ×100).

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