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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1998-5-26
pubmed:abstractText
Primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystic tumors are extremely rare, and although their histogenesis is still uncertain, several theories have been proposed. Traditionally, transabdominal laparotomy and enucleation of the cyst is the treatment of choice and laparoscopic resection has not previously been reported. This paper presents the case of a 48-year-old woman in whom a primary retroperitoneal cystic mass, 15 x 13 x 9 cm in size, was successfully resected through the laparoscope. Pathological examination revealed a mucinous cystadenoma with borderline malignancy. The patient had a prompt recovery and there was no evidence of recurrence at her 8-month follow-up. However, the prevention of cystic fluid spillage during laparoscopic manipulation is important, especially when the pathology of the retroperitoneal cyst is unclear.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0941-1291
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
28
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
343-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-8-3
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
Laparoscopic resection of a primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma: report of a case.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsien, ROC.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports