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Tailgut cysts: CT and MR findings

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Two cases of tailgut cysts are reported. These lesions are rare and congenital, lying anterior to the sacrum and posterior to the rectum. CT findings are described. For one patient MR evidence is also presented. In a second case, the mass showed malignant behavior with local recurrence.

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  1. Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale Civile, 31033 Castelfranco Vto USSL 13, Treviso, Italy

    G. Liessi, S. Cesari, M. Pavanello & R. Butini

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Liessi, G., Cesari, S., Pavanello, M. et al. Tailgut cysts: CT and MR findings. Abdom Imaging 20, 256–258 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00200409

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