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Giant Paratubal Cyst in Adolescence: Case Report, Modified Minimal Access Surgical Technique, and Literature Review

Authors :
Sarah L M Greenberg
Sara Szabo
Elliot A. Asare
Thomas T. Sato
Source :
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 28:e143-e145
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2015.

Abstract

Background Giant paratubal cysts are rare lesions that can present management challenges due to their enormous size. We present a modified minimally invasive approach for effective surgical management of giant paratubal cysts. Case A 19-year-old adolescent with worsening abdominal distention and metrorrhagia was diagnosed with a giant paratubal cyst. A modified, minimally invasive technique designed to limit spillage of cyst fluid was successfully used for surgical management. Summary and Conclusion We evacuated 5500 mL of cyst fluid without spillage, and near-complete excision of cyst was performed with preservation of adnexa. Preservation of the adnexa in female adolescents is critical, and minimally invasive approaches should be used where possible.

Details

ISSN :
10833188
Volume :
28
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....fd0626d901274c1ce957d447519f3cb7
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2014.11.002