Last update:
25-Sep-2025

Sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCT) are the most common congenital tumors in fetuses and neonates; approximately 1/35,000 to 1/40,000 live births are reported, and they are extremely rare in adults, with a female-to-male ratio of 3:1. Despite the scarcity of SCT incidents, their management seems to be primarily important so that a dignified quality of life is provided. Surgical resection is the preferred treatment opinion for SCT and can determine the pathological type. There are different approaches, according to the resection: transabdominal, transsacral, and transabdominal-sacral. Whether the coccyx should be removed during surgery is controversial. Αs a result of the coccyx removal, abnormal bladder function is observed in contrast with the sexual function, which is not affected to both males and females. However, the risk of recurrence still exists and the risk of malignancy transformation as well.

Key words: Malignant, Neonatal, Recurrence, Resection, Sacrococcygeal teratoma.