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Neonatal Sacrococcygeal Mass: From Lipoma to Teratoma

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Sacrococcygeal masses in neonates that appear benign, such as presumed lipomas, may conceal germ cell tumors. Careful clinical evaluation, functional anorectal assessment, and magnetic resonance imaging are essential to differentiate benign lesions from sacrococcygeal teratomas and guide appropriate surgical management and follow-up.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72475

Authors: Delia Argüelles Balas, Rosa María Zubimendi Pérez, Carolina González González, Rafael Arroyo Crespo, Juan López Carnero

Institutions: Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía

Language: English

Topic: Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820