Unusual presentation of 22-kilogram retroperitoneal müllerian serous cystadenoma.
Gynecol Oncol 2006;
104:257-9. [PMID:
17079007 DOI:
10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.08.055]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2006] [Revised: 08/23/2006] [Accepted: 08/26/2006] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Müllerian cyst of the retroperitoneum is an extremely rare disease that is thought to be a subtype of urogenital cyst. It is a benign condition that can only be diagnosed and cured by surgical resection.
CASE
An 80-year-old female with a huge cystic swelling, thought to be ovarian in origin, underwent laparotomy. Surgical exploration and subsequent histopathological analysis of the cyst revealed a müllerian serous cystadenoma of the retroperitoneum, 22 kg in weight. Preoperative ultrasound scan and computed tomography failed to elucidate a correct preoperative etiology.
CONCLUSION
Huge retroperitoneal cysts may coexist with other pelvic pathology creating diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. The use of computed tomography for diagnosis may be not helpful with huge cysts. Good preoperative preparation and surgical technique are essential for managing these cases.
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