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Retrorectal dermoid cyst: a rare clinical entity.

I Munteanu¹, Adriana Badulescu¹, B Mastalier²

¹"Titu Maiorescu" University, Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Department - Clinic Hospital CF-2 Bucharest, Romania.

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|April 30, 2014

Summary

Retrorectal tumors, though rare, can arise from embryologic remnants. This case highlights a dermoid cyst in an 18-year-old, successfully treated with surgical resection.

Keywords:

dermoid cyst dretrorectal space retrorectal cyst retrorectal lesions

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Area of Science:

Gynecologic Oncology
Surgical Pathology
Radiology

Background:

The retrorectal space is an anatomical region containing embryologic remnants.
Tumors in this space, including cysts and neoplasms, are rare but clinically significant.
These lesions pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

An 18-year-old female presented with an incidentally discovered palpable mass during a gynecological examination.
Imaging studies, including transvaginal ultrasound and CT scan, revealed a cystic tumor measuring 7.8 cm in the retrorectal space.
The tumor required surgical intervention due to its size and location.

Findings:

Surgical resection was performed via a posterior approach, involving coccyx resection for adequate control and safety.
Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a dermoid cyst.
The patient remained asymptomatic with no signs of recurrence five years post-surgery.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering rare retrorectal tumors in the differential diagnosis.
Surgical management, even for complex cases, can lead to favorable long-term outcomes.
Multimodality imaging and histopathology are crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning of retrorectal lesions.