Teratoma at the Esophagogastric Junction in a Neonate.

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.