Massive retroperitoneal cyst impersonating ovarian tumor: A case report.

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 of

SUBMITTER: Alibrahim H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9403092 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature