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DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1254108
Recurrence of Immature Gastric Teratoma with Peritoneal Gliomatosis
Publication History
Publication Date:
24 June 2010 (online)
Introduction
Gastric teratoma accounts for less than 1% of all teratomas occurring in infants and children. They are seen predominantly in males. These tumors are usually mature [1]. Only a few cases with immature elements have been reported. Gastric teratoma with immature elements recurring with peritoneal gliomatosis is extremely rare. Complete excision with periodic follow-up together with assessment of the relevant tumor markers should be considered as the management protocol. Here we report the case of a boy who presented with gastric teratoma with immature elements in the neonatal period, followed by recurrence as a hepatic mass and peritoneal gliomatosis two years after excision.
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Dr. Ranjana Bandyopadhyay
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