Retroperitoneal cystic masses: magnetic resonance imaging features

Hegazi, Tarek M.; Al-Sharydah, Abdulaziz Mohammad; Lee, Karen; Mortelé, Koenraad J.

doi:10.1007/s00261-019-02246-2

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“…Similarly, MRI plays a crucial function in the evaluation of retroperitoneal cystic masses as it can provide information on the internal composition of these lesions, which is determinant for diagnosis, and for instance, future therapy. Furthermore, in the case of retroperitoneal cystic tumors that will undergo surgical treatment, MRI is fundamental for identifying the location and extent of the lesions and consequently, allowing for a more accurate treatment planning (8) . Lymphangiomas typically appear on MRI as wellcircumscribed multicystic masses that extend between adjacent organs with thin, smooth enhancing walls and septations.…”

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Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in a cirrhotic patient: a case report and review of the literature.

Moreno Gonzales,

Carrasco-Mascaro,

Cedrón-Cheng

et al. 2023

Rev Gastroenterol Peru

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Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangiomas (RCL) are rare benign tumors of the lymphatic system. They account for less than 1% of all lymphangiomas and to date, less than 200 cases have been reported worldwide. Surgical resection is the recommended treatment option; however, obtaining a pre-operative diagnosis is often difficult and, in most cases, the final diagnosis is only possible following histological assessment of the surgical specimen. This report describes a case of RCL in a 58-year-old female cirrhotic patient who presented to our center with dull aching abdominal pain and distension. To our knowledge, this is the first case of a RCL in a cirrhotic patient reported in the literature.

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“…They can span multiple compartments and cross fascial planes, distinguishing them from other retroperitoneal cystic lesions. On T1-and T2-weighted images, lymphangiomas appear homogeneously hypointense and hyperintense, respectively, without internal enhancement or nodularity (8) . In our patient, MRI showed a 150 x 122 x 103 mm.…”

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Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in a cirrhotic patient: a case report and review of the literature.

Moreno Gonzales,

Carrasco-Mascaro,

Cedrón-Cheng

et al. 2023

Rev Gastroenterol Peru

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“…Tailgut cysts are a part of neoplastic retroperitoneal cystic masses separated from the abdominal and pelvic organs, including cystic lymphangioma, mucinous cystadenoma, cystic teratoma, cystic mesothelioma, Müllerian cyst, epidermoid cyst, and bronchogenic cyst [3]. Bronchogenic cysts, rare benign congenital anomalies originating from the embryonic foregut ventral segment, are sometimes found in a retroperitoneal location [3].…”

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Retrorectal Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Arising from a Tailgut Cyst: A Case Report

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“…MRI reveals a well-circumscribed multi-cystic mass, with an intensity similar to that of “water density”, without internal enhancement, and wall calcifications are rarely seen. Cystic mesothelioma (CM) is a rare lesion that has a predilection for middle-aged women, when it occurs in the abdomen, it is more commonly found in the pelvic space rather than the retroperitoneum [ 18 ]. On MRI, CM typically appears as a hypointense and hyperintense cystic mass on T1- and T2-weighted images, respectively, with minimal to a mild peripheral wall and septal enhancement [ 19 ].…”

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Giant retroperitoneal myxoma: A case report and literature review

Zhang

Song

Zhu

et al. 2021

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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Introduction and importance Myxoma is a benign tumor and is mesenchymal in origin. Myxomas of the retroperitoneum are extremely rare entities. Case presentation We here report a case of a 67-year-old male who presented with progressive abdominal distention for 3 years. Laboratory investigations revealed a reduction in erythrocytes, lymphocytes, hemoglobin, and an elevation in carbohydrate antigen 19-9. Imaging findings showed a multilocular cystic mass in the right abdomen with thin septa and internal calcifications. Laparotomy revealed that the mass had arisen from the retroperitoneum and the histological study suggested the diagnosis of myxoma. Discussion Myxoma features as a “cystic mass” in imaging studies. Therefore, the possibility of a cystic lymphangioma, cystic mesothelioma and myxoma should be considered when a multicystic lesion in the retroperitoneal space is observed. Due to the rarity of retroperitoneal myxomas and lack of specific manifestations and diagnostic methods, preoperative diagnosis is often delayed or incorrect. And until now, only a few cases of retroperitoneal myxoma have been reported. Conclusion The report will increase the understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of retroperitoneal myxomas. A brief review of the related literature was also carried out.

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Retroperitoneal cystic masses: magnetic resonance imaging features

Cited by 8 publications

References 51 publications

Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in a cirrhotic patient: a case report and review of the literature.

Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in a cirrhotic patient: a case report and review of the literature.

Retrorectal Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Arising from a Tailgut Cyst: A Case Report

Giant retroperitoneal myxoma: A case report and literature review

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