Introduction and importance Sacrococcygeal teratoma is a rare extragonadal germ cell
tumor occurring at the lower end of the back. It is congenital, and can be diagnosed in utero …

Background: Sacrococcygeal teratomas are derived from embryonic germ cell layers. They
present mostly in infancy and are extremely rare in adults; with an associated risk of …

Sacrococcygeal teratoma is a type of germinal cell tumor in children, usually observed in the
prenatal or antenatal phases. In either phase, sacrococcygeal teratoma may cause …

Sacrococcygeal teratoma is a group of rare congenital tumors. Arising from germ cells, they
are predominantly seen among females. Usually the diagnosis is made antenatally through …

Background: Neonatal tumors are usually prenatally diagnosed or within the irst 30 days of
life. The true incidence of neonatal tumors is unknown as a great number of pregnancies …

Four cases of fetal sacrococcygeal teratomas were managed in Kuwait Maternity Hospital in
the previous 2.5 years, making an incidence of 1 in 10,000 deliveries. Three were …

Teratomas are germ cell tumours composed of multiple types of cells derived from more than
a single germ cell layer. The most common site of an extra gonadal teratoma is the …

Background: Mature sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCT) are uncommon neoplasms comprised
of mixed elements derived from the three germ cell layers. They attract attention because of …

Background Sacrococcygeal teratoma is one of the most frequently prenatally diagnosed
neoplasias. Obstetric ultrasound has a role in the diagnosis and management of these …

Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study on children with sacrococcygeal
teratoma over 12 years data collected included antenatal diagnosis, mode of delivery, age at …