CHSJ

Curr Health Sci J, vol. 39, no. 3, 2013

Retrorectal Dermoid Cyst: a Rare Clinical Entity

[Case Reports]

I. MUNTEANU(1), A. BADULESCU(1), B.MASTALIER(2), M.L. MUNTEANU(3), E. DIACONU(4), C. POPESCU(5)


(1)“Titu Maiorescu” University, Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Department - Clinic Hospital CF-2 Bucharest, Romania;
(2)University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila“, Surgery Clinic No. 2, Clinic Hospital Colentina, Bucharest, Romania;
(3)Imagistical Department, Esthera Medical Center, Bucharest, Romania;
(4) Imagistical Department, Medical Gral, Bucharest, Romania;
(5) Craiova Emergency Clinic Hospital, Anatomo-pathological Department, Craiova, Romania


Abstract:

The retrorectal space represents the anatomical site at which level we identify the embryologic reminiscents in which it can develop liquid tumors - cysts or solid tumors - neoplasia. These tumors are rare but pose a diagnostic and therapeutic interest. This paper presents the case of a young 18 years-old diagnosed incidentally at a gynecological examination, with a palpable tumor developed, at the retrorectal space. Imaging examinations - transvaginal ultrasound and abdominal - pelvic computer tomographic exam - have supported the presence of a cystic tumor with a maximum diameter of 7.8 cm., in the space retrorectal. The lesion presented surgical indication, so it needed a posterior approach with resection of the coccyx enough for the control and safety of the operation. Histopathological examination revealed a dermoid cyst. Five years after surgery the patient is presented in good general condition, asymptomatic without clinical and imaging signs of local-regional recurrence.


Keywords: retrorectal cyst, dermoid cyst, retrorectal lesions, retrorectal space



Corresponding: Iurii Munteanu, M.D., Surgical Department - Clinic Hospital CF-2 Bucharest, Bld. Marasti 63, Bucharest, Romania, E-mail: iuriimunteanu@yahoo.co.uk


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.39.03.10 - Download PDF
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