Tumor lysis syndrome in premature infant prompting early resection of a large sacrococcygeal teratoma: a case report

Tumor lysis syndrome in premature infant prompting early resection of a large sacrococcygeal teratoma: a case report

Abstract Background Sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCTs) are the most common congenital neoplasm and often require resection soon after birth. There are rare reports of cardiac arrest during surgery due to manipulation of the tumor triggering secondary necrosis and hyperkalemia. Case presentation This ca...

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Main Authors: Aditi Dey, Rita Wyrebek, Loraine Torres, Danilo Escoto, Fauzia Shakeel, Jennifer Mayer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Glucocorticoids
Premature infant
Premature neonates
Rasburicase
Hyperkalemia
Tumor lysis syndrome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04193-w

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