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Posterior mediastinal teratoma with abdominal extension
S el Kalla1, M Abdul-Hameed, A al Ashbal
1Department of Paediatrics, Al Wasl Maternity and Paediatric Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Thorax
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Posterior mediastinal teratomas are rare in infants. Surgical removal of a benign teratoma infiltrating the esophagus in a one-month-old infant was successful.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Posterior mediastinal teratomas are rare pediatric neoplasms.
- Fewer than ten cases have been documented in infants.
Observation:
- A one-month-old infant presented with a benign posterior mediastinal teratoma.
- The tumor infiltrated the lower esophagus, extending from the carina to the upper abdomen.
Findings:
- The teratoma was successfully treated with partial esophagectomy.
- This surgical intervention resulted in a positive outcome for the infant.
Implications:
- Highlights the possibility of extensive esophageal infiltration by infant teratomas.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical resection in managing these rare pediatric tumors.
- Suggests the need for early diagnosis and intervention in suspected cases.