Teratoma at the esophagogastric junction in a neonate.
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BACKGROUND Teratoma at the esophagogastric junction is extremely rare. CASE REPORT A 26-day-old male neonate who presented with vomiting and melena. OBSERVATION Investigations revealed a mass at the esophagogastric junction, which was excised and confirmed to be a teratoma. OUTCOME A fistula at the lower end of the esophagus and an esophageal hiatal hernia were observed as complications. MESSAGE A careful surgical approach is warranted for a teratoma in esophagogastric junction, to avoid postoperative complications.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 52 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015