Mature retroperitoneal cystic teratoma in an adult alpaca: a case report

Mature retroperitoneal cystic teratoma in an adult alpaca: a case report

Abstract Background Retroperitoneal mature cystic teratomas are rare in both human and veterinary medicine. These tumors arise from pluripotent germ cells and can contain tissues from all three germ layers. While the majority of teratomas are benign, their location in the retroperitoneum can lead to...

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Main Authors: Giuliana Rosato, Elisabeth Kolp, Carina Oschlies, Brice Donati, Karl Klisch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Alpaca (vicugna pacos)
Cystic teratoma
Retroperitoneum
Radiology
Histopathology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04875-w
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