2016•Clinical Case ReportsOpen access

Immature gastric teratoma in an infant: a case report and review of the literatures

Thitiporn Junhasavasdikul, Nichanan Ruangwattanapaisarn, Sani Molagool, Chatmanee Lertudomphonwanit, Nongnuch Sirachainan, Noppadol Larbcharoensub

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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

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Key concepts: Medicine, Teratoma, Stomach, Germ cell tumors, Surgical resection, General surgery, Surgery, Gastroenterology