Significant Rate of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Patients with Sacrococcygeal Teratomas

Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is the most commonly occurring presacral tumor and can affect the lower urinary tract by direct mass effect, or as a sequela from surgical resection. Despite the potential impact on urologic function, there is no current standard for urological involvement or follow-up for these patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the need for urologic involvement for lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) in patients with SCTs at our institution.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research