Kelly M Cunningham1, Govind B Chavhan2, Kelly E Ainsworth3. 1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. 2. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, ON, Canada. 3. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, McMaster University Medical Centre and McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Z5, Canada, email: ainswork@hhsc.ca.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the imaging characteristics of sacrococcygeal teratomas and to review appropriate diagnostic evaluation and management. CLINICAL FEATURES: 12-year-old otherwise healthy, asymptomatic female with an incidental pelvic mass found on routine scoliosis radiographs. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: The pelvic mass was further evaluated by MRI and CT scan. Management consisted of successful surgical resection with no postoperative complications. Pathology confirmed a mature, benign, sacrococcygeal teratoma. CONCLUSIONS: Chiropractors manage patients with scoliosis, which may include radiographic surveillance. Familiarity with the radiographic features of masses such as sacrococcygeal teratomas is important for prompt diagnosis and management.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the imaging characteristics of sacrococcygeal teratomas and to review appropriate diagnostic evaluation and management. CLINICAL FEATURES: 12-year-old otherwise healthy, asymptomatic female with an incidental pelvic mass found on routine scoliosis radiographs. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: The pelvic mass was further evaluated by MRI and CT scan. Management consisted of successful surgical resection with no postoperative complications. Pathology confirmed a mature, benign, sacrococcygeal teratoma. CONCLUSIONS: Chiropractors manage patients with scoliosis, which may include radiographic surveillance. Familiarity with the radiographic features of masses such as sacrococcygeal teratomas is important for prompt diagnosis and management.
Authors: Jin Hwa Hong; Jae Kwan Lee; Seung Hun Song; Jong Ha Hwang; Kyung A So; Bong Kyung Shin; Nak Woo Lee; Kyu Wan Lee Journal: J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol Date: 2009-10-14 Impact factor: 1.814