Sacrococcygeal teratoma with spinal canal invasion prenatally diagnosed

Eric Jelin, Angie Child Jelin, Hanmin Lee

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Abstract

Fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is rarely associated with spinal invasion. The prognostic significance of spinal invasion is unknown. In the past, invasion has been discovered by postnatal imaging or in the operating room. As screening ultrasounds have become more prevalent in the United States, more SCTs have been discovered and characterized prenatally. This screening has allowed for better birth planning and neonatal therapy. We report a case of SCT invading the spinal canal seen on prenatal ultrasound. To our knowledge, this is the first documented case of prenatally diagnosed SCT intraspinal invasion.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e9
JournalJournal of pediatric surgery
Volume44
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Sacrococcygeal teratoma
  • Spinal cord
  • Ultrasound

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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