title: Tailgut Cyst, an unusual evolution.
abstract: Developmental Tailgut Cyst (TGC) arise in the presacrococcygeal space. Most of these cysts are discovered during rectal examination. They may be the source of chronic perirectal symptoms but rarely undergo malignant change. There is a female predominance and TGC may grow to a considerable size. Biopsy and drainage lead to recurrence and infection. TGC, even when asymptomatic, should be totally excised.
authors.affiliation: Policlinique de chirurgie HUG, Genève.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Roche
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Marti
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed