JRM
Journal of Radiology in Medicine

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A rare intra-abdominal mass in a newborn: gastric teratoma
Abstract
Gastric teratomas are rare intra-abdominal tumors. They are frequently seen in the neonatal period. A palpable mass is the most common clinical sign. Although radiologic imaging plays a role in diagnosis, in most cases the final diagnosis is made by histopathologic examination. In this report, we present a newborn male patient diagnosed with immature gastric teratoma. A male infant was referred to the clinic due to bloating and a palpable abdominal mass. Ultrasonography revealed a complex solid cystic mass in the abdominal and pelvic region. Magnetic resonance imaging was recommended. MRI revealed a multilocular, multiseptated, complex lesion. Given the radiologic findings, a gastric teratoma was suspected. The patient underwent surgery. On histopathologic examination, an immature grade 3 teratoma was diagnosed. Gastric teratomas are extremely rare tumors and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses during the neonatal and infant period.

Keywords : Teratoma, stomach, magnetic resonance imaging, neoplasm, pathology

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Article available in :
Volume 2, Issue 2, 2025
Page : 36-38
https://doi.org/10.51271/JRM-0029
Article Information
Received : 07 Mar 2025
Accepted : 15 Nis 2025
Published : 26 Nis 2025
Corresponding Author :

Mehmet Atalar: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkiye

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Citation : Atalar MH, Başpınar N, Özer H, Güney C. A rare intra-abdominal mass in a newborn: gastric teratoma. J Radiol Med. 2025;2(2):36-38.

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