Fetal Sacrococcygeal Teratoma

Bhat, Rani Akhil and Kushtagi, Pralhad and Bhat, Akhil Krishnanand (2005) Fetal Sacrococcygeal Teratoma. Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics , 4 (2). pp. 1-4. ISSN 1528-8439

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Abstract

Sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCT) are neoplasms, composed of a wide diversity of tissues foreign to the anatomic site in which they arise. We report a case of a multigravida at 38 weeks with a Type 1 SCT. The diagnosis was , made prenatally and the patient underwent a cesarean section due to prelabor rupture of membranes. Surgical resection of the tumor was performed on the 5th postnatal day and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a benign SCT. The baby is being followed up regularly and at six months of age has no evidence of recurrence of the disease. Management of fetal SCT requires a a multidisciplinary team approach to maximize infant survival.

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