Abstract
Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is the most common congenital tumor of the newborn. Antenatal diagnosis of SCT is usually possible by ultrasound during the second or even earlier in the first trimester. It requires close fetal surveillance due to associated significant prenatal mortality such as fetal hydrops and high-output heart failure. Complete excision of the tumor is the mainstay of treatment and chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be conducted as adjuvant in malignant cases. Long-term follow-up is essential for assessment of recurrence and functional problems. We report a case of huge sacrococcygeal immature teratoma diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound, which successfully underwent postnatal complete excision of tumor after cesarean section. Clinical considerations are discussed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
