Prenatal Diagnosis of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Using Two and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography

Sacrococcygeal teratoma accounts for half of all fetal tumors, with a prevalence of 1 : 40,000 births. It is believed to originate from pluripotent cells in Hensen's nodule. Although most are benign, they are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates because the fetus develops congesti...

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Main Authors: Livia Teresa Moreira Rios, Edward Araujo Júnior, Luciano Marcondes Machado Nardozza, Antonio Fernandes Moron, Marília da Glória Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/131369
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