title: An unusual neurogenic cystic tumor.
abstract: The presacral cystic teratoma in an infant is reported. The cyst consisted solely of central nervous system tissue. This pathologic finding is extremely rare. A review of the literature reveals no previous report of a teratoma arising in this manner.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No. 92 Chung Shan North Road Sec 2, Taipei, Taiwan 104, ROC.
authors.forename: Chee-Chee
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Koh
authors.forename: Nien-Lu
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000175:diagnosis; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region; D013724:Teratoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery