A presacral tumor is a rare type of tumor that develops in the area between the sacrum - the bone at the base of the spine - and the rectum. While these tumors are usually benign (not cancer), they can occasionally be malignant (cancerous). Their location often makes diagnosis difficult.

## Symptoms

Presacral tumors can cause a range of symptoms, including:

- Lower back pain
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Rectal bleeding
- Weight loss

## Treatment

The main treatment for presacral tumors is surgery to remove the tumor.

## Risk Factors

Most people who develop a presacral tumor have them at birth or are born with abnormalities that can grow into tumors. Having a family history of certain conditions like Currarino syndrome can also increase the risk.

Women are more likely than men to develop presacral tumors, especially in their 30s and 50s.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Colon and Rectal Surgery](/departments/colon-and-rectal-surgery) 

 BMC’s colorectal surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical treatments for conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus, in coordinating with other specialists.