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Gallstones presenting as a cul-de-sac mass
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Associates, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188, USA.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|May 8, 1998
Summary
A rare pelvic mass was diagnosed as approximately 40 gallstones. Surgical removal via laparoscopy was successful, highlighting the need to consider non-gynecologic origins for pelvic masses.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Gynecology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Pelvic masses necessitate thorough surgical evaluation due to diverse etiologies.
- Differential diagnosis for pelvic masses is broad, encompassing various organ systems.
Observation:
- An unusual case presented a pelvic mass composed of approximately 40 gallstones.
- Laparoscopic intervention was employed for the surgical management of the pelvic mass.
Findings:
- The pelvic mass was definitively identified as gallstones.
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy facilitated the straightforward removal of the gallstones.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of including nongynecologic sources in the differential diagnosis of pelvic masses.
- Broadening diagnostic considerations can lead to timely and appropriate surgical interventions for complex pelvic conditions.