Sacrococcygeal teratoma

Sacrococcygeal teratoma

These germ cell tumours arise from the coccyx and are usually diagnosed antenatally . They may have internal and external components or both ( Figure 18.20 ). Most are benign mature teratomas, but some contain immature embryonic elements. Complete excision is usually achieved in the prone position the pelvic floor. If the intra-abdominal component is large or vascular, the median sacral artery can be ligated through the abdomen. Bladder and bowel function are assessed following the pelvic floor repair. α -Fetoprotein levels are measured to detect recurrence.

Figure 18.20 Sacrococcygeal teratoma.

Sacrococcygeal teratoma

These germ cell tumours arise from the coccyx and are usually diagnosed antenatally . They may have internal and external components or both ( Figure 18.20 ). Most are benign mature teratomas, but some contain immature embryonic elements. Complete excision is usually achieved in the prone position the pelvic floor. If the intra-abdominal component is large or vascular, the median sacral artery can be ligated through the abdomen. Bladder and bowel function are assessed following the pelvic floor repair. α -Fetoprotein levels are measured to detect recurrence.

Figure 18.20 Sacrococcygeal teratoma.

Sacrococcygeal teratoma

These germ cell tumours arise from the coccyx and are usually diagnosed antenatally . They may have internal and external components or both ( Figure 18.20 ). Most are benign mature teratomas, but some contain immature embryonic elements. Complete excision is usually achieved in the prone position the pelvic floor. If the intra-abdominal component is large or vascular, the median sacral artery can be ligated through the abdomen. Bladder and bowel function are assessed following the pelvic floor repair. α -Fetoprotein levels are measured to detect recurrence.

Figure 18.20 Sacrococcygeal teratoma.