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Sacrococcygeal teratomas in the fetus and newborn
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edendale Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa.
Two cases of fetal sacrococcygeal teratomas, both resulting in obstructed labor and intrauterine death, are presented. A suggested scheme of antenatal and intrapartum management of these rare tumors is recommended. The diagnosis can be made antenatally by ultrasound examination. The mode of delivery depends on the tumor size and the fetal condition. Fetal prognosis is excellent if an atraumatic delivery is followed by appropriate and timely surgery in a tertiary center.
Two cases of fetal sacrococcygeal teratomas, both resulting in obstructed labor and intrauterine death, are presented. A suggested scheme of antenatal and intrapartum management of these rare tumors is recommended. The diagnosis can be made antenatally by ultrasound examination. The mode of delivery depends on the tumor size and the fetal condition. Fetal prognosis is excellent if an atraumatic delivery is followed by appropriate and timely surgery in a tertiary center.