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Neonatal sacrococcygeal teratoma: multiimaging modality assessment
M Feldman1, P Byrne, M A Johnson
1Department of Surgery, University of Alberta Hospitals, Edmonton, Canada.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Neonatal sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare tumor. Preoperative imaging with ultrasound, CT, and MRI accurately mapped tumor extent, aiding complete surgical removal and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Neonatal sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) represents a rare congenital tumor with potential for malignancy.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and improved prognosis in affected neonates.