A female newborn was found to have a large midline tumor in the lower sacral area, which was diagnosed as a sacrococcygeal tumor. Which of the following courses of treatment is recommended for this child?
The preponderance of sacrococcygeal tumors are found in female newborns. Develop from pluripotent cells of primitive streak origin, malignancy is of great concern, and the tumor should be surgically removed by age 6 months. Occasionally, these tumors may recur after surgery, demonstrating malignant propeies.
Immediate chemotherapy and radiation treatment
Surgical removal by age 6 months
Surgical removal at age 4-5 years
Surgical removal at age 13-15 years
Development period- week 1,2,3,4