Retrorectal cystic hamartoma unmasked by coccygeal fracture: a case report and review of presacral tailgut cysts and surgical management
Tailgut cysts, the most common retrorectal tumors, are often asymptomatic. MRI is the preferred imaging modality. Complete surgical resection is crucial to prevent malignancy and recurrence. The role of preoperative biopsy is controversial, and routine coccygectomy is no longer recommended.
Authors
- Jin K. Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4373-1431)
- Ashley J. Alden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8920-2467)
- Nicole D. Riddle
- Kaiser O’Sahil Sadiq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5050-6626)
- Allen Paul Chudzinski
Institutions
- University of South Florida (US)
- UC San Diego Health System (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000095
- Primary Topic
- Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00