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Doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda performed a life-saving surgery on a newborn baby who was diagnosed with sacrococcygeal teratoma, a rare tumor that forms on a fetus' tailbone, also called the coccyx.
A newborn male child diagnosed with a rare sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) was delivered at AIIMS Bathinda who was subjected to tumor removal surgery by the experts.
The baby delivered at AIIMS had a large sacrococcygeal tumor measuring approximately 20x18x16 cm and weighing about 670 grams, after which the pre-natal diagnosis had already set the stage for immediate postnatal care and intervention.
Though the delivery happened without any complications, the baby boy was later diagnosed with rare sacrococcygeal teratoma tumor. After the delivery, the doctors did a surgical excision to ensure further safety of the baby by preventing issues like infection, rupture, or potential malignancy. The complicated surgical procedure was led by the pediatric surgeon Prof. Ram Samujh which was successful in removing the tumor.
Both mother and her baby are healthy at the moment with the baby recovering from his health, under the care of skilled medical professionals. The newborn is expected to make complete recovery, and regular check-ups are being carried out to ensure health and proper development.
This was a challenging but rewarding procedure. Early detection and a coordinated approach were critical to achieve a positive outcome for the newborn.
Dr. Saswati Behera, Lead Pediatric Surgeon, AIIMS Bathinda
Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is an uncommon infantile tumor. It is a congenital (present at birth) growth or tumor that develops at the base of the spine just above the buttocks affecting one in 35,000 to 40,000 live births. The tumors have multiple tissue types as it is composed of two or three germ cell layers. Though SCT are more prevalent in neonates, infants and children, it has been reported in adult population also. [1]
This medical milestone highlights the significance of early prenatal screening and access to specialized care for successfully treating such complex congenital conditions.
References
1. Hari Kishor Shrestha and Roshan Gongal Shrestha, “Sacrococcygeal Teratoma: A Case Report,” Journal of Nepal Medical Association 58, no. 227 (July 31, 2020), https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.5230. (Accessed on February 13, 2025)
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Jithin Paul/MSM)
