Borderline endometrioid tumor arising in a paratubal cyst: A case report Journal Article
| Authors: | Salamon, C.; Tornos, C.; Chi, D. S. |
| Article Title: | Borderline endometrioid tumor arising in a paratubal cyst: A case report |
| Abstract: | Background. Paratubal cysts, generally known as hydatid cysts of Morgagni, are small round cysts attached by a pedicle to the fimbriated end of the tube. The following represents the first reported case of an endometrioid tumor of low malignant potential arising in a paratubal cyst. Case report. A 45-year-old nulliparous female was referred with a complex right adnexal mass on pelvic sonogram. She underwent laparoscopic bilateral ovarian cystectomy and partial right salpingectomy (for a 3-cm torsed paratubal cyst). All frozen-section diagnoses were benign; however, final pathology revealed a borderline tumor of low malignant potential of endometrioid type in the right paratubal cyst. The patient underwent extensive counseling regarding management options and decided to have a laparoscopic right salpingo-oophorectomy. Final pathologic analysis revealed no evidence of persistent borderline tumor. Conclusion. Paratubal cysts are very difficult to diagnose with sonography; therefore, their management should be approached as any other adnexal mass. Laparoscopic surgery is an option in the management of adnexal masses; however, rupture or puncture of masses should be avoided when possible to prevent potential tumor dissemination in the event of a malignancy. © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | adult; middle aged; case report; laparoscopy; laparoscopic surgery; ovariectomy; echography; cystectomy; carcinoma, endometrioid; endometrial stromal tumor; cysts; salpingectomy; broad ligament; borderline endometrioid tumor; paratubal cyst; fallopian tube diseases |
| Journal Title: | Gynecologic Oncology |
| Volume: | 97 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0090-8258 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2005-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 263 |
| End Page: | 265 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.12.032 |
| PUBMED: | 15790473 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 9" - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "CODEN: GYNOA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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