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Gastric Teratoma in Children: A Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature

Md Mokarram Ali1, Ram Raj2, Ram Jeewan Singh2

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Pt B D Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery : AJPS
|March 28, 2024
PubMed

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Gastric teratomas are rare pediatric tumors causing abdominal distension. Surgical removal offers a complete cure for these rare gastric growths.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastrointestinal Pathology

Background:

  • Gastric teratomas are exceedingly rare neoplasms in children.
  • Abdominal distension is a common presenting symptom, often misdiagnosed.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Approach:

  • Radiological imaging for initial assessment.
  • Histopathological analysis for definitive diagnosis.
  • Surgical excision as the primary treatment modality.

Key Points:

  • Two pediatric cases of gastric teratoma presented with upper abdominal distension.
  • Diagnostic workup included comprehensive radiological evaluation.
  • Both patients underwent successful surgical excision, confirming the diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Gastric teratomas, though rare, require prompt recognition and management.
  • Surgical excision is the definitive and curative treatment.
  • Multimodality diagnostic approaches ensure accurate identification and treatment planning.

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