Sacrococcygeal teratoma CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mirdula Sharma, MBBS [2]

Overview

CT scan is not part of the routine investigation of sacrococcygeal teratoma. On CT scan, sacrococcygeal teratoma is characterized by bone, fat, and cystic components.

Key CT Findings in Sacrococcygeal Teratoma

• CT scan is done postnatally to determine the extend of the tumor.
• Identifies bone, fat and cystic components.
• Calcification may again be seen.