Retrorectal dermoid cyst
Chirurgische Gastroenterologie Interdisziplinar, cilt.22, sa.1, ss.55-57, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 22 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2006
- Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000089716
- Dergi Adı: Chirurgische Gastroenterologie Interdisziplinar
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.55-57
- Anahtar Kelimeler: rectorectal, cyst
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Retrorectal cyst are rare lesions. Their clinical presentation is nonspecific, thus hampering their detection and frequently leading to misdiagnosis. According to their origin and histopathologic features, rectorectal cysts are classified as epidermoid, dermoid, enteric (tailgut cysts and cystic rectal duplication), and neurenteric cysts. Here we present the clinical, radiological and surgical findings in a case with a retrorectal dermoid cyst. Case Report: A 47-year-old male patient presented with rectal fullness and pain. MRI and CT studies revealed a noncalcified, unilocular, cystic mass lesion with well-defined borders. On MRI, self-contained fat spheres were detected inside the cyst. The cyst was excised completely by laparotomy. Pathological assessment revealed a dermoid cyst. The patient's postoperative period was uneventful, and there was no recurrence during a 2-year follow-up. Conclusion: Complete surgical excision is indicated to establish the diagnosis and avoid complications of retrorectal cysts. © 2006 S. Karger GmbH.