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Giant Abdominal Wall Pseudocyst After Open Radical Cystectomy
Pablo Garrido-Abad1, Manuel Fernández-Arjona1
1Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.
Urology
|October 15, 2017
Summary
Abdominal wall pseudocysts are rare fluid collections in the abdominal muscles. This case highlights imaging of a giant pseudocyst after radical cystectomy, emphasizing surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Pathology
- Abdominal Wall Anatomy
Background:
- Abdominal wall pseudocysts are uncommon encapsulated fluid collections within the rectus abdominal muscles.
- Diagnosis typically relies on physical examination and computed tomography (CT) scans.
- The precise causes of abdominal wall pseudocyst formation are not fully understood.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a giant pseudocyst.
- The pseudocyst was located in the anterior abdominal wall.
- It developed as a complication following an open radical cystectomy.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed a large, encapsulated fluid collection.
- The pseudocyst was superficially located within the rectus abdominal muscles.
- Surgical excision was performed for complete cyst removal.
Implications:
- This case contributes to understanding the imaging characteristics of abdominal wall pseudocysts.
- It underscores the potential for pseudocyst formation after major abdominal surgery.
- Complete surgical excision remains an effective treatment modality for these lesions.