SPECTRUM OF SUBTYPES OF SACROCOCCYGEAL TERATOMA: A CASE
SERIES STUDY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN CENTRAL INDIA: A
SURGEON'S AND A RADIOLOGIST'S PERSPECTIVE
OBJECTIVE: 1.To demonstrate the clinical presentation, radiological features, management and histopathological features of sacrococcygeal tumors in neonates. Material And Methods: Between 1st March 2020 and 1st December 2020, 5 cases(4 male, 1 female) of sacrococcygeal teratomas(SCT) were diagnosed in Government Medical College Nagpur using ultrasonography(USG) and Computed tomography(CT) scans. In each case, tumor size, its content, mass effect, and classication according to the Altman's criteria were determined and compared with other features. Then the patients underwent surgery and samples were sent for histopathological correlation. Results: Among the 5 patients, 3 were of Type I type and 2 were of type II type. In histopathological reports, 4 were of mature type and 1 was of immature type. Conclusion: USG and CT scans are effective in diagnosing and localizing the extent and involvement of SCT. SCT appear to be entirely benign during the neonatal period. Complete surgical excision remains the mainstay of treatment.