Mullerian serous cystadenoma

PubMed, the Internet portal of biomedical and life sciences literature, indexed an interesting article, entitled ” Unusual presentation of 22-kilogram retroperitoneal mullerian serous cystadenoma.” (Gynecol Oncol. 2006 Oct 30). Authors are Kassab A, El-Bialy G, Clark J, et al., from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Royal Cornwall Hospital, 93 A Godrevy House, Royal Cornwall Hospital, UK. Mullerian cyst of the retroperitoneum is an extremely rare disease that is thought to be a subtype of urogenital cyst. It is a benign condition that can only be diagnosed and cured by surgical resection. An 80-year-old female with a huge cystic swelling, thought to be ovarian in origin, underwent laparotomy. Surgical exploration and subsequent histopathological analysis of the cyst revealed a mullerian serous cystadenoma of the retroperitoneum, 22 kg in weight. Preoperative ultrasound scan and computed tomography failed to elucidate a correct preoperative etiology. Huge retroperitoneal cysts may coexist with other pelvic pathology creating diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. To access the full abstract of the article, click here.