Intrapulmonary mature Teratoma
2006

Intrapulmonary Teratoma Case Report

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Monika Saini, Krishnamurthy S, Rekha V Kumar

Primary Institution: Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India

Conclusion

Intrapulmonary teratomas are rare tumors that can be effectively treated with complete surgical resection.

Supporting Evidence

  • Mature teratomas are the most common histological type of germ cell tumors.
  • Intrapulmonary teratomas typically range from 2.8 to 3 cm in diameter.
  • Patients with intrapulmonary teratomas present with chest pain, hemoptysis, and cough.

Takeaway

This study talks about a rare type of lung tumor called a teratoma, which can have different types of tissues in it, and it can be removed with surgery.

Methodology

The case involved clinical examination, imaging studies, fine needle aspiration cytology, and surgical resection.

Participant Demographics

A 38-year-old male, non-smoker.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1746-1596-1-38

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