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Asymptomatic adult type IV sacrococcygeal teratoma: incidental diagnosis in a case of subfertility

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCT) are rare congenital tumours that are even more uncommon when present in adulthood. They are derived from residual stem cells in the presacral space that differentiate into clusters of somatic cells. We present a case of asymptomatic sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) in 28 years old female, presented for subfertility workup and diagnosed incidentally while investigating for it. Preoperative diagnosis was complex cystic lesion involving presacral space with possibility of dermoid, epidermal, or cystic presacral hamartoma. The mass was completely excised through abdomen and sacral approach. Histopathology confirmed it to be sacrococcygeal teratoma. Although rare, saccrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) should be considered in differential diagnosis of presacral masses in adult female. Complete surgical excision remains the cornerstone of treatment with the involvement of multidisciplinary approach.

Source: International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology

DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20243219

Authors: Shraddha Daksha, Shakti Bhan Khanna, Kiranabala Dash, Shuaib Zaidi, Vikas Kashyap

Institution: Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

Language: English

Topic: Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403881932

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