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Neonatal Sacrococcygeal Teratoma: A Case Report
Riyaz Shrestha1, Mohammad Adnan Adil1, Swechha Gautam1
1Department of Surgery, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal.
JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|March 2, 2026
Summary
Sacrococcygeal teratoma, a rare tumor containing three germ layers, presents a significant challenge in neonates. This case highlights successful surgical intervention for a large tumor causing hemodynamic instability.
Area of Science:
- Developmental biology
- Pediatric surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare congenital tumor arising from the coccyx, comprising tissues from ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.
- SCT exhibits a female predilection with an incidence of approximately 1 in 40,000 live births.
- Prognosis is influenced by factors including tumor size, weight, Apgar scores, age at presentation, intraoperative complications, and malignant potential.

