Sacrococcgygeal Teratoma- A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 23, Issue 7
Abstract
Sacrococcygeal teratoma is a rare mass arising from the coccyx bone, which contain embryonic germ cell layers. Its mostly a benign tumour. Prenatal diagnosis of sacrococcygeal teratoma done by ultrasound imaging. Delivery should be planned in a institute where good neonatal care facilities are available. Early diagnosis and early excision of the tumour has good prognosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Cauvery Aarthi, Srinivasan Jayashree, Paramasivan Manikanda
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- DOI 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36063
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