Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo 2012 Volume 140, Issue 5-6, Pages: 362-364
https://doi.org/10.2298/SARH1206362S
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A rare case of benign omentum teratoma
Sforza Marcos (UNIFESO School of Medicine, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Anđelkov Katarina (Bolnica „Colić”, Beograd)
Ivanov Dejan (Klinika za abdominalnu, endokrinu i transplantacionu hirurgiju, Klinički centar Vojvodine, Novi Sad + Medicinski fakultet, Novi Sad)
Maričić Zoran (Klinika za ginekologiju i akušerstvo, Klinički centar Srbije, Beograd)
Krstić Slobodan (Klinika za digestivnu hirurgiju, Klinički centar Srbije, Beograd + Medicinski fakultet, Beograd)
Introduction. Mature teratomas (benign cystic teratomas or dermoid cysts) are
among the most common ovarian tumours; however, teratomas of the omentum and
mesentery are extremely rare. Teratoma in the intraperitoneal cavity is
uncommon and atypical, and it is even more uncommon in adulthood. Case
Outline. An 82-year-old female was admitted to our department with clinical
signs of abdominal tumour. The ultrasound scan and preoperative laboratory
tests were done. Explorative laparotomy revealed tumour with torsion on its
pedicle at the greater omentum. After removal of the mass and the incision a
tooth and hair were found, characteristics of teratoma. Conclusion. The
excision was very effective and also definitive treatment for this case. The
patient recovered well and was discharged 3 days later. The patient probably
carried the tumour all her life asymptomatically until admission.
Keywords: omentum, teratoma, acute abdomen