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Teratoma at the esophagogastric junction in a neonate

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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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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, and Key Laboratory of Neonatal Disease, Ministry of Health, 399 Wan Yuan Road, Shanghai, China, 201102

    Rui Dong, Chun Shen & Shan Zheng

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Dong, R., Shen, C. & Zheng, S. Teratoma at the esophagogastric junction in a neonate. Indian Pediatr 52, 69–70 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-015-0572-7

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