Sacrococcygeal teratoma: Clinical characteristics, management, and long-term outcomes in a prospective study from a Tertiary Care Center

Conclusions: Teratomas are the most common germ cell tumors of the sacrococcygeal region. Most of the tumors are benign, and the incidence of malignancy increases with age. The evaluation of malignancy is, therefore, necessary in these children. Excellent survival of 95% was achieved in this series. Morbidity due to associated malformation, disease recurrence, and treatment may persist in these patients; hence, proper follow-up is needed.
Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research