Radiological findings of tailgut cyst in a fetus

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2008 Mar-Apr;32(2):210-3. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0b013e31809ed8e7.

Abstract

Tailgut cyst, or retrorectal cystic hamartoma, is a rare congenital lesion found in the presacral space. The lesion has not been adequately reported in the literature. In this article, we describe a case of tailgut cyst that was demonstrated as a large cystic lesion within a fetal pelvis using ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Female
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis*
  • Hamartoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
  • Rectal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Rectal Diseases / surgery
  • Rectum / diagnostic imaging
  • Rectum / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography
  • Ventilators, Mechanical

Substances

  • Contrast Media