Open AccessImmature gastric teratoma in an infant: a case report and review of the literatures
Author(s) -
Junhasavasdikul Thitiporn,
Ruangwattanapaisarn Nichanan,
Molagool Sani,
Lertudomphonwanit Chatmanee,
Sirachainan gnuch,
Larbcharoensub Noppadol
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.654
Subject(s) - medicine , teratoma , stomach , germ cell tumors , surgical resection , general surgery , surgery , gastroenterology , chemotherapy
Key Clinical Message 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 .