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. 2015:10:166-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.03.031. Epub 2015 Mar 25.

Tailgut cyst: A case report and literature review

Mazen Haydar  1 , Kai Griepentrog  2
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Tailgut cyst: A case report and literature review

Mazen Haydar et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Kraske surgical approach; Review of the literature; Tailgut cyst.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
(a) Sagittal section of the abdominopelvic CT scan with the red arrow indicating the tailgut cyst. (b) Axial sections of the abdominopelvic CT scan, showing the tailgut cyst with wall calcification.(For interpretation of the references to color in the text, the reader is referred to the web version of this article).
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Specimen after in toto surgical excision.
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