Sacrococcygeal Teratoma

Sacrococcygeal teratoma refers to a teratoma located in the sacrococcygeal region. In traditional Chinese medicine, it falls within the categories of “hekouju” (crane-mouth carbuncle), “weilufa” (eruption at the coccygeal region), and “weilu suidao” (sinus tract at the coccygeal region).

TCM Pattern Differentiation and Medication Reference

|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

A sensation of rectal heaviness and distention; soreness and weakness in the lower back and sacral region; thin, clear discharge after the mass ulcerates, with a depressed ulcer that does not heal; pale tongue, thin coating, and a fine, weak pulse.

In Plain Language:

  • A feeling of heaviness and fullness around the anus.
  • Aching and weakness in the lower back near the tailbone.
  • Thin, clear fluid drains after the mass breaks open.
  • The ulcerated area is depressed and takes a long time to heal.
  • The tongue appears pale, with reduced color.
  • The tongue coating is thin rather than thick.
  • The pulse feels fine and weak, with little force on palpation.

|Treatment Approach

Clinical Description:

Warm and tonify kidney yang; strengthen the spleen and boost qi.

In Plain Language:

  • Warm and support kidney function and yang in TCM terms, helping to address sensations such as cold intolerance, cold limbs, and weakness in the lower back and knees.
  • Support the spleen and stomach’s digestive functions and replenish qi, with the aim of addressing poor appetite and fatigue and supporting energy levels.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

Localized redness, swelling, heat, and pain around the anus; red tongue, yellow greasy coating, and a rapid pulse.

In Plain Language:

  • The area around the anus is red and swollen, feels warm to the touch, and is painful.
  • The tongue appears redder than usual.
  • The tongue coating is yellow and greasy, with a sticky-looking surface.
  • The pulse is faster than usual.

|Treatment Approach

Clinical Description:

Clear heat and dry dampness.

In Plain Language:

  • Address excessive heat in the body, with the aim of easing discomfort such as redness, a burning sensation, dry mouth, restlessness, and irritability.
  • Address excess dampness in TCM terms, with the aim of gradually reducing sensations of stickiness and heaviness, excess discharge, and a thick, greasy tongue coating.

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