Large abdominal cystic masses: Report of seven cases

Filiz Fusun Bolukbas, Cengiz Bolukbas, Yavuz Furuncuoglu, Babek Tabandeh, Filiz Yarimcam Saglam, Gokmen Iyigun, Taner Orug, Ali Ozcan, Ozlem Yapicier

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Abstract

Cystic abdominal tumours are encountered quite often and are diagnosed more frequently due to the availability of better imaging possibilities. Presentation of huge cysts has become rare as most of them are diagnosed and treated early. But we still have patients with enlarged abdominal cysts; majority with cases of serous cystadenomas of the ovary. Absolute diagnosis is only possible with laparotomy and histopathological findings. In this report, seven patients with enlarged gynaecological or mesenteric cystic masses and gastroenterological symptoms are reported. Four of these cases were serous cystadenoma, two were mucinous cystadenoma and one was a paratubal cyst. Gynaecological tumours and mesenteric cysts should not be missed in female patients showing gastrointestinal symptoms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)226-228
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume66
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Abdominal mass
  • Mesenteric cyst
  • Ovarian cystadenoma

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