Teratoma at the esophagogastric junction in a neonate.

BACKGROUND

Teratoma at the esophagogastric junction is extremely rare.

METHODS

A 26-day-old male neonate who presented with vomiting and melena.

METHODS

Investigations revealed a mass at the esophagogastric junction, which was excised and confirmed to be a teratoma.

RESULTS

A fistula at the lower end of the esophagus and an esophageal hiatal hernia were observed as complications.

CONCLUSIONS

A careful surgical approach is warranted for a teratoma in esophagogastric junction, to avoid postoperative complications.