Skip to main content
Journal cover image

Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Chisholm, CA; Heider, AL; Kuller, JA; von Allmen, D; McMahon, MJ; Chescheir, NC
Published in: Am J Perinatol
1999

Sacrococcygeal teratoma is the most common fetal neoplasm, with an incidence of 1 in 40,000 births. Fetuses with this malformation are at risk for significant perinatal morbidity and mortality. We identified nine fetuses with sacrococcygeal teratomas that were diagnosed antenatally and managed at the University of North Carolina Hospitals over a 7-year period. We retrospectively reviewed the charts of mothers and infants and recorded data concerning perinatal and surgical management. Six infants survived the neonatal period. All infants diagnosed after 20 weeks' gestation survived. Fetal hydrops developed in three fetuses, all of whom died. Inadequate ventilation secondary to prematurity was a contributing factor in each lethal case. Diagnosis at an early gestational age, development of fetal hydrops, and premature delivery predicted a poor prognosis. When possible, we recommend that delivery be delayed to allow for fetal development. Stabilization of the infant should be attempted before resection of the teratoma.

Duke Scholars

Published In

Am J Perinatol

DOI

ISSN

0735-1631

Publication Date

1999

Volume

16

Issue

2

Start / End Page

89 / 92

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Teratoma
  • Spinal Neoplasms
  • Sacrococcygeal Region
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
  • Male
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Hydrops Fetalis
 

Citation

APA
Chicago
ICMJE
MLA
NLM
Chisholm, C. A., Heider, A. L., Kuller, J. A., von Allmen, D., McMahon, M. J., & Chescheir, N. C. (1999). Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma. Am J Perinatol, 16(2), 89–92. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-993842
Chisholm, C. A., A. L. Heider, J. A. Kuller, D. von Allmen, M. J. McMahon, and N. C. Chescheir. “Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma.Am J Perinatol 16, no. 2 (1999): 89–92. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-993842.
Chisholm CA, Heider AL, Kuller JA, von Allmen D, McMahon MJ, Chescheir NC. Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma. Am J Perinatol. 1999;16(2):89–92.
Chisholm, C. A., et al. “Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma.Am J Perinatol, vol. 16, no. 2, 1999, pp. 89–92. Pubmed, doi:10.1055/s-2007-993842.
Chisholm CA, Heider AL, Kuller JA, von Allmen D, McMahon MJ, Chescheir NC. Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma. Am J Perinatol. 1999;16(2):89–92.
Journal cover image

Published In

Am J Perinatol

DOI

ISSN

0735-1631

Publication Date

1999

Volume

16

Issue

2

Start / End Page

89 / 92

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Teratoma
  • Spinal Neoplasms
  • Sacrococcygeal Region
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
  • Male
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Hydrops Fetalis