Tailgut cyst: A case report and literature review

INTRODUCTION: Tailgut cysts are rare diseases but can be challenging to manage. PRESENTATION OF CASE: This is a case report of a tailgut cyst, in a 42 year old female. The cyst was incidentally detected on imaging, and treated with Kraske surgical approach. DISCUSSION: Hereby, we review the relevant...

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Autores principales: Haydar, Mazen, Griepentrog, Kai
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2015
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4430219/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25853843
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.03.031
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Tailgut cysts are rare diseases but can be challenging to manage. PRESENTATION OF CASE: This is a case report of a tailgut cyst, in a 42 year old female. The cyst was incidentally detected on imaging, and treated with Kraske surgical approach. DISCUSSION: Hereby, we review the relevant information present in the medical literature about the incidence, methods of diagnosis, treatment options and management plans. CONCLUSION: Surgical management should be tailored individually for each patient, based on the advantages and disadvantages of each surgical approach.

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