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Massive retroperitoneal cyst impersonating ovarian tumor

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The retroperitoneum is the anatomical compartment positioned behind the peritoneal cavity. It is separated into three primary spaces: the anterior pararenal, perirenal, and posterior pararenal spaces. Retroperitoneal cystic mass is a rare surgical problem that is often wrongly identified before surgery. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 27-year-old female presenting with abdominal swelling and pain starting from 9 months. An abdominal computed tomography scan showed a right adnexal mass with a high probability of a serous ovarian. The patient was diagnosed with ovarian tumors before surgery, but it was identified with a retroperitoneal cyst during surgery. DISCUSSION: A retroperitoneal cyst's clinical signs and symptoms vary, and the diagnosis can often be challenging. Computed tomography scans are appropriate for assessing retroperitoneal pathology because they produce separate sectional images and couldn't find the correct diagnosis in previous cases. CONCLUSION: This paper shows the rare case of primary retroperitoneal lesions, which can be hard to diagnose before surgery, even though medical imaging has come a long way.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107393

Authors: Hidar Alibrahim, Amany Al Ali, Haidara Bohsas, Safaa Mohamed Alsharief Ahmed, Eman Mohammed Sharif Ahmed, Sarya Swed

Institutions: University of Aleppo, Hama University, Shendi University, Nile Valley University

Language: English

Topic: Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800