Gastric teratoma in a 6-month-old boy

Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2012 Jan-Apr;9(1):71-3. doi: 10.4103/0189-6725.93315.

Abstract

Gastric teratomas are very rare embryonal neoplasms, accounting for 2.6% of all perinatal diagnosed germ cell tumours. About 85% are well-differentiated mature lesions and about 15% are immature tumours with the potential of malignant transformation. The recommended therapy for gastric teratomas is surgical excision. We present the case of a 6-month-old boy with an incidentally detected epigastric mass. The histological examination revealed a mature gastric teratoma. The diagnostic imaging, therapy and postoperative follow-up are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Teratoma / diagnosis*
  • Teratoma / surgery*