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Case Reports
. 1986;16(1):82-4.
doi: 10.1007/BF02387518.

Shard-like calcifications in retroperitoneal teratomas

W L Schey, J J Vesely, M A Radkowski
Case Reports

Shard-like calcifications in retroperitoneal teratomas

W L Schey et al. Pediatr Radiol. 1986.

Abstract

Retroperitoneal teratomas can have characteristic roentgenographic findings. Three children with that neoplasm had roentgenographic assessments of the tumor which revealed similar "shard-like" calcifications. The effect of the tumor on the kidneys produced hypertension in all the patients which abated post-operatively. Extensive imaging evaluations in similar patients seems unnecessary since the findings are virtually pathognomonic. Only a single urinary tract study and plain film investigation of the abdomen are advised prior to expeditious surgery.

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