Giant Intraperitoneal Multiloculated Pseudocyst in a Male

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Surgical Oncology
• Abdominal Imaging and Diagnostics

Background:

• Intraperitoneal pseudocysts are uncommon abdominal masses.
• They are often associated with catheter use, infections, or pelvic surgery in females.
• Differentiation from malignant neoplasms can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a unique case of a large, multiloculated intraperitoneal pseudocyst in a male patient.
• To highlight the first documented instance of such a pseudocyst in a male without prior trauma.
• To contribute to the literature on rare abdominal pathologies.

Main Methods:

• Case presentation of a male patient with a large abdominal mass.
• Diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scan) to characterize the pseudocyst.
• Literature review to assess the novelty of the case.

Main Results:

• A 19 × 15 × 9 cm intraperitoneal pseudocyst with multiloculated areas was identified.
• The patient had a history of right inguinal hernia repair.
• No prior trauma or known risk factors were identified.

Conclusions:

• This is the first reported case of a multiloculated nonpancreatic pseudocyst in a male patient.
• Intraperitoneal pseudocysts can occur in males, even without typical risk factors.
• Further research may be needed to understand the etiology in diverse patient populations.