Dilemma of the giant abdominal cyst

Ng ZQ; Pradhan S; Sharin Pradhan; Ruwan Wijesuriya; Wijesuriya R

doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-227255

Dilemma of the giant abdominal cyst

Ng ZQ, Pradhan S, Sharin Pradhan, Ruwan Wijesuriya, Wijesuriya R

BMJ case reports · 2019 · vol. 12(1) · doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-227255 · PMID:30635316 · PMC6340596

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This paper discusses the diagnostic and management challenges posed by giant abdominal cysts.

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Abstract

Giant abdominal cyst can lead to various non-specific symptoms such as abdominal bloating, nausea/vomiting, constipation due to its mass effect. In rarer circumstances, it can lead to bowel obstruction, hydronephrosis and even abdominal compartment syndrome. Hereby, we present a case of giant abdominal cyst in a young woman where its origin was a diagnostic dilemma despite exhausting all imaging techniques. A laparotomy was performed and the giant cyst was found to be originating from the left ovary. The final histopathology confirmed it as an ovarian benign serous cystadenoma. The patient made a fully recovery without any complications.

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Cystadenoma, Serous Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Neoplasms Ovary Aftercare Cystadenoma, Serous Cystadenoma, Serous Cystadenoma, Serous Female Humans Laparotomy Laparotomy Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovary Ovary

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