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

• Main Authors: Aditi Dey (Author), Rita Wyrebek (Author), Loraine Torres (Author), Danilo Escoto (Author), Fauzia Shakeel (Author), Jennifer Mayer (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...