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Downward displacement of the left kidney caused by ectopic ovarian cyst developing in the subphrenic region
The Journal of Urology
|August 1, 1976
Abstract:
A rare case of downward displacement of the left kidney caused by marked development of an ectopic ovarian cyst in the left subphrenic region is presented. Exact diagnosis could not be made preoperatively but a satisfactory result was obtained by removal of the cyst. Histological diagnosis of the tumor was serous cystadenoma arising from the left ovary.
Insights
A rare ectopic ovarian cyst caused left kidney displacement. Surgical removal of the serous cystadenoma provided a successful outcome for this unusual case.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Nephrology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic ovarian cysts are uncommon, and their potential to cause significant retroperitoneal mass effect is rarely documented.
- Kidney displacement can occur due to adjacent masses, but ovarian pathology is an atypical cause.
Observation:
- A case is presented of a patient with downward displacement of the left kidney.
- The displacement was attributed to a large ectopic ovarian cyst located in the left subphrenic space.
Findings:
- Preoperative diagnosis was uncertain.
- Surgical excision of the cyst was performed, yielding a satisfactory clinical result.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the cyst to be a serous cystadenoma originating from the left ovary.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering gynecological pathology in the differential diagnosis of renal malposition.
- It underscores the potential for ovarian neoplasms to cause significant retroperitoneal complications.
- Successful surgical management of such rare presentations is feasible.