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Mass of Sacrococcygeal Region in Adults
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons ; : 477-481, 1999.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-86013
ABSTRACT
Although sacrococcygeal mass is rare and usually found in infants or children, adolescent or adult patients with protruding mass in sacrococcygeal region occasionally come to us simply for a cosmetic problem. In this situation, even though there is no definite neurological deficit, it should be evaluated whether or not the underlying bony pathology or dural defect exists. Few cases about the sacrococcygeal mass have been reported in adults. We reviewed our cases including preoperative evaluation methods and postoperative diagnosis. From March, 1993 to February, 1997, we experienced 6 adult patients with sacrococcygeal mass and no neurological abnormality. Preoperative evaluation were made by plain X-ray, myelogram, computed tomography(CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as needed. Postoperative diagnoses were 2 meningoceles, 2 lipomyelomeningoceles, 1 desmoid tumor, and 1 teratoma. From our experiences, CT or MRI is essential to evaluate the sacrococcygeal mass preoperatively. These methods can visualize the precise anatomic location and extent of the mass, its relation to the spinal cord, and associated bony abnormalities. MRI is superior to CT, especially in defining the nature of the mass and involvement of the spinal cord. Conclusively, even a simple mass in the sacrococcygeal region in adults needs MRI or CT evaluation, and MRI is the most valuable method of evaluating the mass preoperatively and provides important information to establish a treatment plan.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pathology / Sacrococcygeal Region / Spinal Cord / Teratoma / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Fibromatosis, Aggressive / Diagnosis / Meningocele Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Humans / Infant Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Year: 1999 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pathology / Sacrococcygeal Region / Spinal Cord / Teratoma / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Fibromatosis, Aggressive / Diagnosis / Meningocele Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Humans / Infant Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Year: 1999 Type: Article