Incidentally discovered huge retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma with successful laparoscopic management: Case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Retroperitoneal cystic lesions are uncommon heterogeneous clinical entities with no definite incidence. Their clinical presentations are different and their diagnosis is challenging. The management necessitates complete surgical excision, usually via laparotomy. Recently, laparoscopic approach is being increasingly used.

Case presentation

A 29-year-old female patient was referred for an incidentally-discovered huge retroperitoneal cyst. Imaging studies revealed a retroperitoneal cyst, measuring 13 * 11 cm. Diagnostic laparoscopy showed a retroperitoneal cyst displacing the small bowel and the right colon to the left side. The peritoneal covering was dissected from the cyst with caution not to cause cyst rupture. The cyst was removed partially using Endobag, then

SUBMITTER: Foula MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6698316 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature