SCT may be asymptomatic, cause constipation, obstruction to urinary flow, low back pain, lower extremity paresis/paresthesias, or dystocia 1,4. [eurorad.org]

Small tumors often do not cause any symptoms (asymptomatic) and can usually be removed surgically after birth without difficulty. However, larger sacrococcygeal tumors can cause a variety of complications before and after birth. [rarediseases.org]

Most cases are asymptomatic in utero and diagnosed after birth. Fetuses with this malformation are at risk for significant perinatal morbidity and mortality [1, 3, 4, 7, 9]. [obgyn.net]

Patients with SCTs can be asymptomatic or have signs of obstruction of the rectum or colon, such as constipation or frequent stools, or obstruction of the bladder neck ( 27 ). Fig. 3. Immature SCT in a male neonate. [journals.sagepub.com]

Chemotherapy will be initiated if there is evidence of tumor recurrence based on failure of AFP levels to fall or recurrent mass accumulation. References 1 Gabra JP, Jesudason EC, McDowell HP, Pizer BL, Losty PD. [nature.com]

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During dissection of the presacral space the baby experienced complete cardiovascular collapse due to a paradoxical air embolism. [fetalcaredallas.com]

Among the 26 patients continuing the pregnancy, 81% experienced obstetric complications including polyhydramnios (n 7), oligohydramnios (n 4), preterm labor (n 13), preeclampsia (n 4), gestational diabetes (n 1), HELLP syndrome (n 1), and hyperemesis [fetalcaredallas.com]

On evaluation, he had pulmonary hypertension, hydrops, thrombocytopenia, hypoglycemia, respiratory failure, ascites and metabolic acidosis. [academic.oup.com]

Because of a hyperdynamic cardiovascular state, the mother develops symptoms that are similar to pre-eclampsia and may include vomiting, hypertension, peripheral edema (swelling of the hands and feet), proteinuria (protein in the urine), and pulmonary [fetus.ucsf.edu]

The neonatal period was further complicated by pulmonary hypertension and chronic lung disease requiring prolonged ventilation. [obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

If neglected, hydrops can also be dangerous for the mother resulting in similar symptoms of swelling, hypertension, and fluid on the lungs with shortness of breath. [rarediseases.org]

In addition, the mother had mild hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. Preterm labor developed that was controlled with tocolytic agents. [fetalcaredallas.com]

At 25 weeks of gestation a type II SCT had rapid enlargement and development of polyhydramnios and placentomegaly, with associated maternal tachycardia and proteinuria suggesting impending maternal mirror syndrome. [fetalcaredallas.com]

Fetal MR imaging was recommended to better characterize the mass; however, the patient refused due to claustrophobia. The follow-up fetal sonography at 36 weeks showed the mass had grown (10 10 6 cm) and the AFI had increased to 24 cm. Fig 1. [ajnr.org]

Tumor mass effect may also result in uterine irritability and preterm delivery because of uterine distention (Flake et al., 1986; Bond et al., 1990). [fetalcaredallas.com]

Faecal and urinary incontinence were present in nine. [pmj.bmj.com]

They account for 50% of teratomas in children but are rarely seen in adults.[ 3 ] The clinical presentation in adults includes bowel dysfunctions, urinary incontinence, lower back pain, and/or venous engorgement of the lower limbs. [surgicalneurologyint.com]

Later complications of the mass effect and/or surgery may include neurogenic bladder, other forms of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other chronic problems resulting from accidental damage to or sacrifice of nerves and muscles within the [en.wikipedia.org]

Urinary incontinence and vesicourethral dysfunction in pediatric surgical conditions. Semin Pediatr Surg 2002; 11:91-99 [Google Scholar] [ajronline.org]

The examination included a full evaluation of the fetus ( to assess fetal anatomy, size, position and state ), placenta, amniotic fluid and uterus as well as the cervix and lower uterine segment ( to look for evidence of cervical incompetence or placenta [obgyn.net]