PubMed · 13570948
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Germ cell tumors are originated from the primary stem cell located either in or outside the gonadal system. Teratomas are the major group, with the sacrococcygeal location being the most common extragonadal site, independent they are benign or malignant. We describe three cases of sacrococcygeal teratoma and emphasize aspects of diagnosis, surgical techniques and complementary approaches.
The majority of sacrococcygeal teratomas diagnosed before birth can be managed by planned delivery and postnatal surgery. However, large tumors early in gestation may result in placentomegaly, hydrops and fetal death and a preeclampsia-like syndrome in the mother. This is due to high output cardiac failure in the fetus caused by arteriovenous shunting through the tumor. In these cases, in utero treatment may offer improved chances of survival, and emerging technologies should lower fetal and maternal morbidity. Nevertheless, these therapeutics need to be correctly evaluated.
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