title: Retroperitoneal teratoma: historical review.
abstract: A case of retroperitoneal teratoma in an unusual location is presented. The tumor occurred in the right iliac fossa of a 17-year-old girl and proved fatal within 18 months, despite a seemingly adequate initial operation. The literature on the subject has been reviewed from an historical perspective.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000601:surgery; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013724:Teratoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery