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Surgical Techniques to Optimize Ovarian Reserve during Laparoscopic Cystectomy for Ovarian Endometrioma
Published on: January 22, 2022
Pelvic retroperitoneal cyst during pregnancy
Ching-Hui Chen1, Li-Hsuan Chiu, Jui-Yu Lin
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Objective:
The diagnosis and treatment of adnexal mass during pregnancy is a major challenge for obstetricians. A rare case is reported of retroperitoneal cystic lesion during pregnancy.
Case Report:
A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with an adnexal cystic lesion at 8 weeks of gestation and underwent laparoscopic surgery at 14 weeks of gestation. During laparoscopic surgery, the bilateral ovaries and tubes were normal, but the lesion was located on the right-side retroperitoneal area. Aspiration and enucleation were performed successfully by laparoscopy. The pathology report revealed mucinous cystadenoma. The patient had a smooth pregnancy course and delivered a healthy baby at 39 weeks of gestation.
Conclusion:
Laparoscopic surgery is a safe procedure in the management of pregnant women with suspicious adnexal cystic lesions.
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