Možnosti prenatální diagnostiky při odhadu prognózy sakrokokcygeálního teratomu

Abstract

Sacrococcygeal teratoma is a rare congenital malformation, the prognosis depends on factors affecting fetal development. The diagnosis is based on ultrasound examination, especially the evaluation of the detailed morphology of the fetus in the 20th week of pregnancy. Therefore, it is crucial to keep looking for ultrasound markers that would prenatally determine the most accurate prognosis for the fetus.  Now, we rely on a small number of studies with a predominance of case reports. We offer a literature review of the essential information concerning sacrococcygeal teratoma diagnostics, therapy, and complications of sacrococcygeal teratomas in connection with prenatal diagnosis. It turns out that in cases with a favorable prognosis according to prenatal ultrasound examination and adequate surgical treatment after childbirth, the prognosis of this congenital malformation is excellent.