American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol 19, Issue 6 1043-1045, Copyright © 1998 by American Society of Neuroradiology
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Retrorectal cyst-hamartomas and sacral dysplasia: MR appearance
LS Williams, AM Rojiani, RG Quisling and JP Mickle
Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine and Brain Institute, Gainesville, USA.
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.