Sacrococcygeal teratoma MRI

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

Key MRI Findings in Sacrococcygeal Teratoma

• MRI more accurately characterized the intrapelvic and abdominal extent of the tumors, post-natally.

• MRI provides extent of compression of the adjacent organs.
• MRI provides more accurate prenatal counseling and improved preoperative planning for surgical resection.