Immature gastric teratoma in an infant: a case report and review of the literatures

Immature gastric teratoma is an uncommon germ cell tumor of the stomach. We report a rare case of immature gastric teratoma in an infant with down syndrome with clinically presenting with hematemesis and severe anemia. Complete surgical resection remains the cornerstone of treatment.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Junhasavasdikul, Thitiporn, Ruangwattanapaisarn, Nichanan, Molagool, Sani, Lertudomphonwanit, Chatmanee, Sirachainan, Nongnuch, Larbcharoensub, Noppadol
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2016
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5054471/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27761247
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.654
Descripción
Sumario:Immature gastric teratoma is an uncommon germ cell tumor of the stomach. We report a rare case of immature gastric teratoma in an infant with down syndrome with clinically presenting with hematemesis and severe anemia. Complete surgical resection remains the cornerstone of treatment.

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