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Retrorectal endometrial cyst.

Nicholas Rieger1, David Munday

  • 1University Department of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 5011 Woodville, Adelaide, Australia. nrieger@medicine.adelaide.edu.au

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
|August 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Retrorectal endometriosis, a rare condition, presented as an asymptomatic pelvic mass. Surgical excision via an abdominal approach proved successful for this unusual case.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pelvic Anatomy

Background:

  • Endometriosis typically affects pelvic organs but can occur in rare extrapelvic locations.
  • Retrorectal endometriosis is an uncommon manifestation, often presenting diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A case of retrorectal endometriosis presented as an asymptomatic pelvic mass.
  • The mass was located at the pelvic floor, separate from the pelvic cavity and peritoneum.

Findings:

  • The retrorectal endometriotic mass was successfully treated with surgical excision.
  • An abdominal surgical approach was utilized for the excision.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of pelvic masses, even in unusual locations.
  • Successful surgical management of retrorectal endometriosis via an abdominal approach is demonstrated.

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