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

Clin Case Rep. 2016 Aug 25;4(10):962-967. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.654. eCollection 2016 Oct.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Down syndrome; extramedullary hematopoiesis; immature teratoma; stomach.

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  • Case Reports