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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Press
ISSN: 1018-4406 EISSN: 1018-4406
Vol. 23, No. 5, 2013, pp. 597-600
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Bioline Code: pe13112
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 23, No. 5, 2013, pp. 597-600
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Tailgut Cyst in an Infant with Imperforate Anus: a Case Report
Raisolsadat, S Mohammad-Ali; Zabolinejad, Nona; Tabrizian-Namini, Fariba & Faraji, Parisa
Abstract
Background: Tailgut cyst (TGC) is a rare congenital lesion that originates from remnants of the embryonic
post-anal gut. It presents as a multilocular presacral mass mainly in young women. Microscopically, the cyst
lining is composed of different types of epithelium such as stratified squamous, transitional, or glandular.
Case Presentation: We present a term female newborn referred to our hospital for evaluation and
management of imperforate anus. During dissection of the presacral space to release the rectum, a multicystic
mass adherent to the distal part of rectum was detected and completely excised. Histopathology confirmed
the TGC diagnosis.
Conclusion: TGC is a very rare lesion, but it should be considered in differential diagnosis of any presacral
mass, even in infancy. Complete excision is the preferred treatment and can be done more easily neonatally or
in infancy.
Keywords
Tailgut cyst; Retrorectal hamartoma; Neonate
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