Retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma

Pennell, Timothy C.; Gusdon, John P.

doi:10.1016/0002-9378(89)90201-9

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“…Retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma is a very rare entity, with several dozen having been reported in the English literature since it was first described in 1989 [1]. Most of the cases involved females of reproductive age and were related to ovarian structures.…”

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Mucinous cystadenoma of the retroperitoneum, laparoscopy or an open approach? Two case reports and review of the literature

et al. 2009

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Big cystic lesions of the retroperitoneum are rare entities. Most of the cases involved females of reproductive age and were related to ovarian structures. The recommended treatment is surgery, and more than 90% of the reported cases were resected in an open midline abdominal incision. We present two patients who were referred to our clinic due to abdominal mass that was causing vague abdominal pain. Homogenic retroperitoneal cystic mass was demonstrated on computerized tomography (CT). One was resected by laparoscopy and the other by laparotomy, both revealed a mucinous cystadenoma of the retroperitoneum. A review of the literature is also presented.

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Mucinous cystadenoma of the retroperitoneum, laparoscopy or an open approach? Two case reports and review of the literature

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“…Most authors suggest mucinous metaplasia in pre-existing mesothelium-lined cysts, which are more common in this location. Invaginations of peritoneum/mesothelium result in these inclusion cysts that undergo mucinous metaplasia, thus, resulting in a mucinous cystadenoma [1,3,6]. Some have suggested that clusters of coelomic epithelial cells could be deposited along the route of ovarian descent and, by proliferation or metaplastic differentiation, develop into these cystic tumours [7,8].…”

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“…Macroscopically, these tumours are usually large, ranging from 60 to 300 mm in diameter [3,10]. Microscopic examination shows mucin-filled, thin-walled uni-or multiloculated cysts lined by a single layer of columnar mucinous epithelial cells with basal nuclei.…”

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“…It is noted that tumour excision has been the main treatment modality. These patients have been followed up for a period ranging from 6 months to 18 months with no evidence of recurrence [3,11,12].…”

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“…Immunohistochemical and molecular studies have also shown similarities to their ovarian counterparts [1]. The precise aetiology of these neoplasms is uncertain and various theories have been proposed [3]. In the majority of instances, preoperative diagnosis is not possible, as radiological findings are not able to distinguish the exact nature and origin of these lesions [4].…”

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Primary retroperitoneal cystic mucinous borderline tumour mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: a case report and literature review

Nasir¹,

Nair²,

Faulkner³

et al. 2008

Gynecol Surg

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Ovarian-type mucinous tumours occur very rarely in the retroperitoneum. We present a case of primary retroperitoneal mucinous tumour of borderline malignancy in a 58-year-old woman, detected as an incidental finding. The patient presented with acute renal failure, investigation for which revealed a complex pelvic mass initially thought to be in the right adnexa and consistent with an ovarian neoplasm. Surgical findings revealed a 130-mm, right-sided non-communicating retroperitoneal pelvic mass, posterior to the appendix, which was completely resected. Both ovaries were normal. Macroscopically, it was a multiloculated cystic structure with a smooth external surface containing clear and mucinous fluid. Microscopic examination showed a mucinous tumour of borderline malignancy. The literature contains approximately nine other cases of primary mucinous retroperitoneal tumour of borderline malignancy. These cases have occurred in women aged 36-60 years. Most patients were asymptomatic and the mass was detected as an incidental finding. The patients have been followed up for up to 6 to 18 months and, to date, none have recurred. There are limitations to pre-operative radiological imaging. A definitive diagnosis can only be made after complete surgical excision and histological examination, having excluded retroperitoneal involvement by mucinous tumours from sites such the ovaries, bowel, appendix and pancreas.

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Ruptured retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenocarcinoma with synchronous gastric carcinoma and a long postoperative survival: Case report

et al. 2000

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Retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma

Cited by 71 publications

References 10 publications

Mucinous cystadenoma of the retroperitoneum, laparoscopy or an open approach? Two case reports and review of the literature

Mucinous cystadenoma of the retroperitoneum, laparoscopy or an open approach? Two case reports and review of the literature

Primary retroperitoneal cystic mucinous borderline tumour mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: a case report and literature review

Ruptured retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenocarcinoma with synchronous gastric carcinoma and a long postoperative survival: Case report

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