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(A) Gross view of the resected tumor showing various tissue types within the mass. (B) Axial view of the CT scan showing a large retroperitoneal tumor posterior to the pancreas and anterior to the left kidney pushingthe stomach and the pancreas forward and compressing on the small bowel loops. The tumor contained calcifications along with heterogeneous cystic lesions measuring 210 x 154 mm.
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The stomach and the pancreas were pushed forward and the mass was compressing on the small bowel loops. The tumor contained calcifications along with heterogeneous cystic lesions measuring 210 x 154 mm (Fig. 1B). Finally a 35 x 35 cm mass was totally excised and sent to the lab for pathologic evaluations (Fig. 1A).
Timeline showing the patient's presentation to her final diagnosis.
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Fig. 2 depicts the timeline of the patient's presentation to her final diagnosis.