Teratoma is a common congenital germ cell neoplasm. Sacrococcygeal teratoma is the most common type of teratoma and may be found incidentally during an obstetric ultrasound exam. Once discovered,serial exams are necessary to assess possible growth of the teratoma in relation to surrounding anatomy and to prepare for delivery management and postnatal surgery requirements.
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