ISSN 2756-3324
African Journal of Medicine and Surgery ISSN 2756-3324 Vol. 11 (10), pp. 001-005, October, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals
Case Report
Immature Gastric Teratoma: Clinical Insights from a Newborn Case
Ahmed H. Al-Salem
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 25 April, 2024
Abstract
Gastric teratomas are rare embryonal neoplasms, comprising less than 1% of teratomas in infants and children, typically occurring in male infants with upper abdominal masses. This report discusses a large immature grade II gastric teratoma found in a male newborn, which was treated through total excision, including a portion of the stomach. Most gastric teratomas are benign, but this case highlights the need for surgical intervention.
Key words: Gastric teratoma, newborn, immature.