Abstract
Introduction: sacrococcygeal teratomas are the most common germ cell neoplasia in the newborn, which are seen on the frontal surface of coccyx and sacrum. As a result of ultrasonographic developments in recent years, sacrococcygeal teratoma can be easily diagnosed in the prenatal period. case report: We report a case of a 29 -year-old patient with a singleton pregnancy of 38 weeks, with a giant sacrococcygeal teratoma of 20x18 cm in the sacrococcygeal zone. the infant was successfully delivered by classical cesarean section. conclusion: It is quite important to diagnose sacrococcygeal teratomas in the early weeks of pregnancy and to monitor prenatal management and prenatal complications to be able to determine the mode and place of delivery. When planning delivery, the least traumatic method should be preferred.
Highlights
INTRODUCTIONTeratomas, which are mostly observed in the sacrococcygeal zone in the fetus, are the most common neoplasia in the newborn [1]
Sacrococcygeal teratomas are the most common germ cell neoplasia in the newborn, which are seen on the frontal surface of coccyx and sacrum
As a result of ultrasonographic developments in recent years, sacrococcygeal teratoma can be diagnosed in the prenatal period
Summary
Teratomas, which are mostly observed in the sacrococcygeal zone in the fetus, are the most common neoplasia in the newborn [1]. Mortality and morbidity rates are relatively high in patients suffering from SCT as a result of high output heart failure, polyhydramnios, hydrops, preterm delivery, anemia, and tumor rupture [3]. STC is diagnosed in the early period in the form of a cystic, solid or mixed mass extending from the sacral zone to the perineum or hip [5]. A 29-year-old patient presented with a singleton pregnancy of 38 weeks, with a giant sacrococcygeal teratoma of 20x18 cm in the sacrococcygeal zone and subsequent delivery of the infant by classical cesarean section. A heterogeneous mass was observed with a smooth surface, extending from the sacral zone to the perineum, with solid and cystic zones of 20x18 cm, and no intra-abdominal extension (Figure 1). The newborn was admitted to the pediatric surgery clinic for an operation
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