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Computed tomography scan showing retropancreatic teratoma adjacent to celiac axis.
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It was in close proximity to celiac axis (Figures 1 and 2) and had intra thoracic extension into the posterior mediastinum.
Computed tomography scan showing mass with intra thoracic extension into the posterior mediastinum.
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It was in close proximity to celiac axis (Figures 1 and 2) and had intra thoracic extension into the posterior mediastinum.
Intraoperative photograph showing tumor with its relation to pancreas, celiac axis and splenic artery.
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It was completely resected along with the extension entering the mediastinum through the esophageal hiatus (Figure 3) as its blood supply was only from the abdominal vessels.
Specimen of excised teratoma
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Mass was excised completely (Figure 4) and sent for histopathological examination.