Delayed presentation of mature teratoma with umbilical perforation in a 9-years old female without congenital abdominal wall defects: A rare case report of atypical teratoma location
This report highlights the rarity and diagnostic complexity of mature teratomas in atypical locations. Early recognition of this rare differential diagnosis in cases of persistent umbilical symptoms is essential to prevent complications such as infection and perforation. Awareness and early intervention are critical to achieving favorable outcomes in such cases. This case contributes to the limited literature on extragonadal teratomas with umbilical perforation and the need for timely diagnosis and management.
Authors
- Mathayo Shadrack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6789-5991)
- Salma Juma Ali
- Victor Ngotta
- Richard Seleman Andrea
- Zaituni Bokhary
- Petronila Ngiloi
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111285
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01