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Retroperitoneal Tumor, a Primary Cavernous Hemangioma: A Case Report
Nasser AlBishi1, Mohammed Alwhabi2, Mohammed Abdelatif M Elhassan3
1Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus
|September 15, 2023
Summary
Primary retroperitoneal cavernous hemangiomas are exceptionally rare, often diagnosed incidentally or due to complications. This case highlights a rare instance in a 45-year-old male, confirmed via histopathology after surgical resection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Reports
- Surgical Oncology
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Primary retroperitoneal cavernous hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors.
- Diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific clinical and radiological findings.
- Often discovered incidentally or following complications.
