Retroperitoneal Cyst of M??llerian Origin: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Retroperitoneal cysts are uncommon, with an estimated incidence of 1/5750 to 1/250,000. As the retroperitoneum is a large potential space, these cysts can grow to considerable size before becoming symptomatic. This case report reviews the presentation and management of an upper abdominal retroperitoneal cyst of Müllerian origin. To our knowledge, it is only the 7th such case found in the literature.

A huge retroperitoneal lymphatic cyst presenting as a mesenteric cyst, managed laparoscopically

“…Based on embryologic origin, retroperitoneal cysts are classified into (i) urogenital, (ii) mesocolic, (iii) cysts arising in cell inclusions, (iv) traumatic, (v) parasitic and (vi) lymphatic [1].…”

“…Retroperitoneal cysts are uncommon with an estimated incidence of 1/5,750 to 1/250,000 [1]. Approximately, one-third of patients with retroperitoneal cysts is asymptomatic and found incidentally.…”

A case of unusually large giant retroperitoneal cyst

“…[1] Approximately one third of patients with retroperitoneal cyst are asymptomatic and the cyst is found incidentally. [1][2][3][4][5][6] As the retroperitoneum is a large potential space, these cyst can grow to a considerable size before becoming symptomatic.…”

“…[1] Approximately one third of patients with retroperitoneal cyst are asymptomatic and the cyst is found incidentally. [1][2][3][4][5][6] As the retroperitoneum is a large potential space, these cyst can grow to a considerable size before becoming symptomatic. [1] Based on origin and histological differentiation, [2] RPCs are classified into (a) Urogenital; (b) Mesocolic; (c) Lymphatic cyst;(d) Dermoid cyst; (e) Traumatic; (f) Parasitic.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] As the retroperitoneum is a large potential space, these cyst can grow to a considerable size before becoming symptomatic. [1] Based on origin and histological differentiation, [2] RPCs are classified into (a) Urogenital; (b) Mesocolic; (c) Lymphatic cyst;(d) Dermoid cyst; (e) Traumatic; (f) Parasitic. Only those cysts that lie in the retroperitoneum without connection with any adult anatomical structure, except by areolar tissue, are included in this group of cysts.…”