Minimally Invasive Excision of a Giant Paratubal Cyst: Case Report and Management Review

Paratubal cysts are usually incidentally found due to being small and asymptomatic adnexal structures. Enlargement to more than 15 cm concurrent with late presentation in an adult is rare. We present the case of a 36 cm diameter cyst in a 31-year-old female whose symptoms involved overactive bladder...

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Main Authors: Bassem Skaff, Dani Zoorob, Rawane El Assaad, Mohamad Abou-Baker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3458230
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description Paratubal cysts are usually incidentally found due to being small and asymptomatic adnexal structures. Enlargement to more than 15 cm concurrent with late presentation in an adult is rare. We present the case of a 36 cm diameter cyst in a 31-year-old female whose symptoms involved overactive bladder, abdominal bloating, and pressure. Radiologic findings suggested that it extended from the xiphoid and pubic symphysis. Removal was through a minimally invasive technique.
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spelling doaj-art-1d9350529ead4a6ebaaea2511218c83e2025-02-03T01:09:41ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922019-01-01201910.1155/2019/34582303458230Minimally Invasive Excision of a Giant Paratubal Cyst: Case Report and Management ReviewBassem Skaff0Dani Zoorob1Rawane El Assaad2Mohamad Abou-Baker3Nini Hospital, Achier El Daya Street, Tripoli, LebanonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Academic Offices, University of Toledo, 2142 N. Cove Blvd., Toledo, OH 43606, USANini Hospital, Achier El Daya Street, Tripoli, LebanonNini Hospital, Achier El Daya Street, Tripoli, LebanonParatubal cysts are usually incidentally found due to being small and asymptomatic adnexal structures. Enlargement to more than 15 cm concurrent with late presentation in an adult is rare. We present the case of a 36 cm diameter cyst in a 31-year-old female whose symptoms involved overactive bladder, abdominal bloating, and pressure. Radiologic findings suggested that it extended from the xiphoid and pubic symphysis. Removal was through a minimally invasive technique.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3458230
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title Minimally Invasive Excision of a Giant Paratubal Cyst: Case Report and Management Review
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title_short Minimally Invasive Excision of a Giant Paratubal Cyst: Case Report and Management Review
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