Pantanowitz L, Jamieson T, Beavon I
Department of Anatomical Pathology, South African Institute for Medical Research, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
S Afr J Surg. 2001 May;39(2):56-62.
Sacrococcygeal teratomas are rare tumours, occurring in approximately 1 in 40,000 live births. The sacrococcygeal area is, however, the commonest site for teratomas that are present at birth. There are many conflicting theories as to the origin of sacrococcygeal teratomas. Recent studies have begun to shed light on some of the dilemmas posed by these enigmatic tumours and have revealed factors that impact on therapy and outcome. Advances contributing to the understanding of sacrococcygeal teratomas and their impact on prognosis and therapy are reviewed in this article.
骶尾部畸胎瘤是一种罕见的肿瘤，约每40000例活产儿中出现1例。然而，骶尾部是出生时即存在的畸胎瘤最常见的部位。关于骶尾部畸胎瘤的起源有许多相互矛盾的理论。最近的研究开始阐明这些神秘肿瘤所带来的一些难题，并揭示了影响治疗和预后的因素。本文综述了有助于理解骶尾部畸胎瘤及其对预后和治疗影响的进展。
