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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Retrorectal cystic hamartomas
Definitions
- Congenital lesions arising from primitive hindgut in true embryonic tail that fail to regress
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CT Findings
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Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Liang F et al: Tailgut cysts with malignant transformation: features, diagnosis, and treatment. Med Sci Monit. 26:e919803, 2020
- Martins P et al: Tailgut cyst adenocarcinoma. Autops Case Rep. 10(1):e2019115, 2020
- Nicoll K et al: Malignant transformation of tailgut cysts is significantly higher than previously reported: systematic review of cases in the literature. Colorectal Dis. 21(8):869-78, 2019
- Shetty AS et al: Imaging of tailgut cysts. Abdom Imaging. 40(7):2783-95, 2015
- Saba L et al: MRI evaluation of not complicated Tailgut cyst: case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 5(10):761-4, 2014
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Retrorectal cystic hamartomas
Definitions
- Congenital lesions arising from primitive hindgut in true embryonic tail that fail to regress
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Liang F et al: Tailgut cysts with malignant transformation: features, diagnosis, and treatment. Med Sci Monit. 26:e919803, 2020
- Martins P et al: Tailgut cyst adenocarcinoma. Autops Case Rep. 10(1):e2019115, 2020
- Nicoll K et al: Malignant transformation of tailgut cysts is significantly higher than previously reported: systematic review of cases in the literature. Colorectal Dis. 21(8):869-78, 2019
- Shetty AS et al: Imaging of tailgut cysts. Abdom Imaging. 40(7):2783-95, 2015
- Saba L et al: MRI evaluation of not complicated Tailgut cyst: case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 5(10):761-4, 2014
