Retrorectal cyst-hamartomas and sacral dysplasia: MR appearance.
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چکیده
Retrorectal cyst-hamartoma, an uncommon lesion, arises from hindgut embryonic remnants and may be associated with sacral anomalies. Such a lesion is presacral, multicystic, and lined with glandular or transitional epithelium. Malignant transformation of these lesions has been reported. We describe the clinical, pathologic, and imaging findings in an infant.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 19 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998