This report describes 2 rare complications of a sacrococcygeal teratoma leading to urethral obstruction in 1 case and midurethral necrosis in the other. The anomalies appear to be based on pressure necrosis of the urethra by mechanical compression between the symphysis pubis and the teratoma.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2003.08.009DOI Listing

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