Teratoma at the Esophagogastric Junction in a Neonate.
Indian Pediatr
;
2015 Jan; 52(1): 69-70
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-171033
ABSTRACT
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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Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2015
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