Retroperitoneal dermoid cyst presenting with radiculopathy symptoms: a case report
Margot Kelly-Hedrick1, Jason M Frerich2,3, Emily M Peairs1
1Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|December 26, 2022
Summary
This case report details a rare adult retroperitoneal dermoid cyst causing leg pain. Surgical resection by urology and neurosurgery teams was successful, highlighting the utility of intra-operative ultrasound and neuromonitoring.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Urology
Background:
- Retroperitoneal dermoid cysts are uncommon, particularly in adults.
- Dermoid cysts can present with varied symptoms depending on location and size.


