Sacrococcygeal Teratoma with Yolk Sac Component in a Neonate

Abstract

Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is the most common congenital tumor in neonates. SCT may be benign (mature and immature) or malignant. Malignancy is rare in SCT diagnosed before 2 months of age. Here, we describe a neonate having a mature teratoma with a focus of malignant yolk sac tumor within and the difficulties faced in its management.

Keywords

• Sacrococcygeal teratoma
• Yolk sac tumor
• Neonate