Mucinous Cystadenoma Arising in a Uterine Isthmocele: A Case Report / Cistadenoma mucinoso surgindo em istmocele uterina: relato de caso

Abstract Isthmocele is a discontinuation of the myometrium at the uterine scar site in a patient with a previous cesarian section (CS). The cause of isthmocele appears to be multifactorial. Poor surgical technique, low incision location, uterine retroflection, obesity, smoking, inadequate healing of scars, and maternal age are possible related factors. Most patients with this condition are asymptomatic. However, women can present with postmenstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, subfertility, dysmenorrhea, infertility, and scar abscess. Brazil has one of the world s highest cesarean section rates. One of the consequences of the rising rate of CS is the isthmocele, an emerging female health problem. Here we report a case of mucinous cystadenoma arising in a uterine isthmocele, a complication, as far as we could investigate, not yet described in the literature.

Resumo Istmocele é a descontinuidade do miométrio no local da cicatriz uterina em paciente com cesariana anterior. A causa da istmocele parece ser multifatorial. Má técnica cirúrgica, baixa localização da incisão, retroflexão uterina, obesidade, tabagismo, cicatrização inadequada de cicatrizes e idade materna são possíveis fatores relacionados. A maioria dos pacientes com esta condição é assintomática. No entanto, as mulheres podem apresentar sangramento pós-menstrual, dor pélvica, subfertilidade, dismenorreia, infertilidade e abscesso cicatricial. O Brasil tem uma das maiores taxas de cesariana do mundo. Uma das consequências da taxa crescente de cesarianas é a istmocele, um problema emergente de saúde feminina. Aqui relatamos um caso de cistoadenoma mucinoso originado em uma istmocele uterina, uma complicação ainda não descrita, até onde pudemos investigar.

Cistoadenoma mucinoso biliar: Un reto diagnóstico / Mucinous biliary cystadenoma: A diagnostic challenge

Introducción. El cistoadenoma mucinoso biliar es una neoplasia rara con alta probabilidad de malignidad. Su diagnóstico es un reto ya que se asemeja a otras masas benignas que pueden encontrarse en el hígado. Caso clínico. Mujer de 21 años con sensación de masa en hipocondrio derecho, a quien se le realizan marcadores tumorales y estudios de imágenes concluyendo que se trataba de un cistadenoma mucinoso biliar. Resultado. Se presenta el caso de una paciente con cistoadenoma mucinoso biliar, diagnosticada y tratada exitosamente con cirugía. Conclusión. El diagnóstico de cistoadenoma mucinoso biliar se confirma mediante marcadores tumorales y estudios radiológicos, y su tratamiento es quirúrgico debido al riesgo de malignidad

Introduction. Biliary mucinous cystadenoma is a rare neoplasm with a high probability of malignancy. Its diagnosis is a challenge since it resembles other benign masses that can be found in the liver. Clinical case. A 21-year-old woman with a sensation of a mass in the right hypochondrium, who underwent tumor markers and imaging studies, concluding with a diagnosis of biliary mucinous cystadenoma. Result. A case of a patient with biliary mucinous cystadenoma diagnosed and successfully treated by surgery is presented. Conclusion. The diagnosis of biliary mucinous cystadenoma is confirmed by tumor markers and radiological studies, and its treatment is surgical due to the risk of malignancy

Clinical and ultrasound features of pseudomyxoma peritonei and its histopathological subtypes among women seen at a Philippine tertiary hospital: A 10‑year review / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Objectives@#Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) in women arises from an appendiceal or ovarian pathology and presents either of two histological subtypes of differing prognosis, disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis (DPAM), or peritoneal mucinous carcinomatosis (PMCA). This study aimed to evaluate the demographic, clinical, and sonographic features among affected women and the differences between the two histological subtypes.@*Methods@#A retrospective study was conducted involving 36 women with histopathological diagnosis of PMP who had preoperative ultrasound and underwent surgery at the department of obstetrics and gynecology in a tertiary hospital. Demographic and clinical data, ultrasound images and reports, and final histopathology were reviewed. To compare the subtypes, one‑way analysis of variance for continuous data and Chi‑square/Fisher exact test for categorical data were used, with P < 0.05 indicating statistical significance.@*Results@#Patients were mostly >50 years of age, multigravid, and presented with abdominal distention. Ultrasound examinations consistently showed amorphous, mixed echo or echogenic ascites, peritoneal thickening, and omental caking. Adnexal/ovarian masses were detected in 66.7% of cases. Omental caking was significantly more prevalent in PMCA (83.3%; P = 0.0002), whereas larger ovarian tumors (>20 cm) and papillarities were more common in DPAM (both 92.9%; P = 0.0005). Most patients underwent gynecologic surgery (n = 31; 86.1%), and 14 (38.9%) required readmission due to recurrence. The final histopathology revealed largest tumor involvement of the appendix (n = 13; 36.1%), the ovaries (n = 11; 30.5%), or undetermined (n = 12; 33.3%).@*Conclusions@#Preoperative diagnosis of PMP is possible based on its clinical and ultrasound features. Although the subtypes are similar in most of these features, certain ultrasound findings may aid in distinguishing them.

Cistoadenoma mucinoso de cuerpo y cola de páncreas: a propósito de un caso / Mucinous cystadenoma of the body and tail of the pancreas: apropos of a case

Las neoplasias quísticas pancreáticas se observan en cuerpo y cola del páncreas en mujeres de mediana edad. Son consideradas lesiones premalignas y requieren extirpación quirúrgica según tamaño y características imagenológicas. El cistoadenoma mucinoso es una neoplasia epitelial que produce mucina, forma quistes que surgen del páncreas y puede progresar a carcinoma invasivo. Representan la mitad de las neoplasias quísticas del páncreas. Lesiones sintomáticas en pacientes operables deben resecarse. En caso de lesiones asintomáticas, es importante diferenciar su estirpe (serosa o mucinosa) y su riesgo de degeneración. Una vez valorado el paciente, se indica tratamiento quirúrgico u observación. Caso clínico: Paciente femenina de 43 años con antecedentes de hipertensión arterial sistémica e hipotiroidismo controlados, quien presenta cuadro clínico caracterizado por distensión abdominal y síntomas dispépticos. Se realiza ultrasonografía abdominal y tomografía de abdomen y pelvis con doble contraste evidenciándose lesión redondeada hipodensa en rango líquido con septos finos en su interior, definida, que impresiona formar parte de cuerpo y cola de páncreas. Se decide resolución quirúrgica mediante laparotomía exploradora. Informe histopatológico: cistoadenoma mucinoso cuerpo y cola de páncreas. Conclusión: Las neoplasias quísticas del páncreas son tumoraciones que en la actualidad gracias al desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías se observan en nuestra práctica médica con más frecuencia. Al sospechar una neoplasia quística del páncreas, el tratamiento adecuado es la resección quirúrgica adaptada a la localización del tumor. El manejo de esta patología debe ser individualizado de acuerdo a las características clínicas, imagenológicas e histopatológicas del mismo(AU)

Pancreatic cystic neoplasms are observed in the body and tail of the pancreas in middle-aged women. They are considered premalignant lesions and require surgical removal depending on their size and imaging characteristics. Mucinous cystadenoma is an epithelial neoplasm that produces mucin, forms cysts that arise from the pancreas, and can progress to invasive carcinoma. They represent half of the cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. Symptomatic lesions in operable patients should be resected. In the case of asymptomatic lesions, it is important to differentiate their type (serous or mucinous) and their risk of degeneration. Once the patient has been assessed, surgical treatment or observation is indicated. Clinical case: A 43-year-old female patient with a history of controlled systemic arterial hypertension and hypothyroidism, who presented a clinical picture characterized by abdominal distension and dyspeptic symptoms. Abdominal ultrasonography and tomography of the abdomen and pelvis with double contrast were performed, a rounded, hypodense lesion in the liquid range with fine septa inside, defined, which appears to be part of the body and tail of the pancreas. Surgical resolution was decided by exploratory laparotomy. Histopathological report: mucinous cystadenoma of the body and tail of the pancreas. Conclusion: Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas are tumors that today, thanks to the development of new technologies, are observed more frequently in our medical practice. When suspecting a cystic neoplasm of the pancreas, the appropriate treatment is surgical resection adapted to the location of the tumor. The management of this pathology must be individualized according to its clinical, imaging and histopathological characteristics(AU)

Cistoadenoma volumoso associado a teratoma ovariano maduro, com evolução para pseudomixoma peritoneal: relato de caso / Giant cystadenoma associated with mature ovarian teratoma with progression to pseudomyxoma peritonei: a case report

Massas anexiais representam grande desafio diagnóstico, devido a seu caráter geralmente assintomático¹. Traz-se caso peculiar de paciente que evoluiu com sintomas exuberantes de rápida evolução, situação característica de cistoadenomas, tumores benignos de origem epitelial²,³. Realizada laparotomia, com achados macroscópicos que revelaram conteúdo mucinoso e presença de pelos e neovascularização em seu interior. O anatomopatológico confirmou o diagnóstico de cistoadenoma associado a teratoma ovariano, sendo assim considerado um tumor de colisão ovariana.

Adnexal masses represent a major diagnostic challenge due to its usually asymptomatic characteritcs¹. We present a peculiar case of a patient who evolved with exuberant symptoms of rapid evolution, characteristic of cystadenomas, benign tumors of epithelial origin²,³. Laparotomy was performed, with macroscopic findings that revealed mucinous content and the presence of hairs and neovascularization inside. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of cystadenoma associated with ovarian teratoma, thus being considered an ovarian collision tumor.

Abdomen agudo por torsión de masa anexial en tercer trimestre del embarazo, reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Adnexal mass torsion as a cause of acute abdomen in the third trimester of pregnancy. Case report and review of the literature

Resumen INTRODUCCIÓN: Las masas anexiales en el embarazo son hallazgos fortuitos durante la gestación. Suelen diagnosticarse con la ecografía del primer trimestre. Su incidencia y curso clínico varían dependiendo de las semanas de embarazo. La complicación más común es la torsión con abdomen agudo. La incidencia de torsión va de 0.2 a 15%, con aumento durante el embarazo con masas de mayor tamaño. Son poco frecuentes durante el tercer trimestre del embarazo. Los cistoadenomas mucinosos son parte de los tumores epiteliales benignos más frecuentes del ovario; se consideran precursores de carcinomas mucinosos. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 34 años, con antecedentes obstétricos de cuatro embarazos: dos partos y dos abortos, con 31 semanas de embarazo al ingreso al Hospital Universitario de la Samaritana de Colombia, justificado por un cuadro clínico de 18 horas de evolución consistente en: dolor abdominal intenso, tipo punzada, de predominio en la fosa iliaca y el flanco derechos. En la laparotomía se encontró un tumor ovárico con torsión, que se resecó. El estudio anatomopatológico reportó "tumor mucinoso de tipo endocervical con severos cambios por infarto". La evolución materno perinatal fue satisfactoria. CONCLUSIONES: El diagnóstico de torsión de masa anexial como causa de abdomen agudo en el tercer trimestre del embarazo es complejo pues requiere historia clínica, imágenes y estudios paraclínicos. El pronóstico materno-perinatal es bueno cuándo el tratamiento médico-quirúrgico es oportuno. Se requiere determinar el tipo de masa con estudios anatomopatológicos para continuar el tratamiento integral. El tumor mucinoso de ovario, tipo endocervical en masas torcidas de ovario, es raro.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Adnexal masses of pregnancy are incidental findings during pregnancy. They are usually diagnosed with first trimester ultrasound. Their incidence and clinical course vary depending on the weeks of pregnancy. The most common complication is torsion with acute abdomen. The incidence of torsion ranges from 0.2 to 15%, with an increase during pregnancy with larger masses. They are rare during the third trimester of pregnancy. Mucinous cystoadenomas are among the most frequent benign epithelial tumors of the ovary; they are considered precursors of mucinous carcinomas. CLINICAL CASE: 34-year-old female patient, with obstetric history of four pregnancies: two deliveries and two miscarriages, 31 weeks pregnant on admission to the Hospital Universitario de la Samaritana of Colombia, justified by a clinical picture of 18 hours of evolution consisting of: intense abdominal pain, stabbing type, predominantly in the right iliac fossa and flank. At laparotomy the torsion was found and resected. The anatomopathological study reported "mucinous tumor of endocervical type with severe infarction changes". Maternal perinatal evolution was satisfactory. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnosis of adnexal mass torsion as a cause of acute abdomen in the third trimester of pregnancy is complex as it requires clinical history, imaging and paraclinical studies. The maternal-perinatal prognosis is good when medical-surgical treatment is timely. It is necessary to determine the type of mass with anatomopathological studies to continue the integral treatment. Mucinous ovarian tumor, endocervical type in twisted ovarian masses, is rare.

Pancreatic collision tumor: mucinous cystadenoma and celar cell renal cell carcinoma metastasis

We present a clinical, radiological, surgical, and pathological correlation case of a 49-year-old woman with a prior nephrectomy due to a clear cell renal cell carcinoma, who was then diagnosed with a multilocular cystic lesion in the pancreatic tail after a routine ultrasound. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed a multilocular cystic lesion with a hypervascular wall nodule in the pancreas. The patient underwent a distal pancreatectomy and had a final diagnosis of pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma with an associated component of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (collision tumor of the pancreas). (AU)

Ovarian mass in pregnancy: case series

Ovarian masses in pregnancy are not uncommon. Ovarian masses during pregnancy should be accurately evaluated to identify the patients who need surgical interventions from those where it can be managed conservatively. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are safe diagnostic tools during pregnancy. The overall incidence of ovarian tumours in pregnancy is 2.4-5.7%. Most masses are functional and asymptomatic and up to 70% resolve spontaneously in the second trimester. Both open surgery and laparoscopy can be performed considering the tumour diameter, gestational age and associated complications. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary in case of high suspicion of malignancy. This study evaluates the clinical features, course in pregnancy, management and pregnancy outcome in patients with ovarian masses diagnosed during pregnancy. This was a retrospective analysis of medical records of 6 patients diagnosed with ovarian mass during pregnancy in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore from June 2019 to June 2020.

Collision tumor of ovary: a case report on bilateral dermoid cyst with co-existing unilateral mucinous cystadenoma

A collision tumor is the coexistence of two adjacent, but histologically distinct tumors without histological admixture in the same tissue or organ. Such tumors have often been reported in various organs, but location in the ovary is rare. The juxtaposition with dermoid cysts has been reported as comprising approximately 5% of benign mucinous ovarian tumors and rare examples of proliferating mucinous tumors. Authors are reporting a case of collision tumor which included benign mucinous cystadenoma and benign cystic teratoma. The gynecologists and pathologists should be aware of such combination of tumors. The case was diagnosed post-operatively. It is important to correctly diagnose the component of tumor for further management and favourable prognosis. Frozen section intra-operatively plays an important role in diagnosing such tumors.

Successful conservative surgical management of ovarian mucinous cystadenoma with silent torsion in pregnancy: a case report

To report the successful conservative surgical management of Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma with silent torsion in a 24 years old pregnant woman in a tertiary care center in Delhi. An antenatal woman came for a routine visit to the OPD of the hospital at 13 weeks gestation. She had a vague, mild pain in lower abdomen since the last four weeks. A cystic mass was discovered during an abdominal examination. Further on sonography, a multisepatated cystic mass was seen, likely to be mucinous cystadenoma. Routine tumor markers came out to be negative. A laparotomy was planned at 15 weeks. On laparotomy a 20 × 15 cm multiloculated cyst with one and half turns of torsion was found. Detorsion, cystectomy of the intact cyst followed by ovarian reconstruction was done after due consent. On histopathological examination the cyst was found to be Benign mucinous cystadenoma. The pregnancy continued without any adverse effects. The woman delivered vaginally at 38 weeks without any feto-maternal complications. She was able to conceive again spontaneously at 18 months post-delivery. After 16 weeks of gestation in the second pregnancy she went to her home town and no further follow-up was possible. This case emphasizes the importance of a thorough examination in all pregnant woman to rule out any adnexal mass separate from the gravid uterus. Big ovarian masses in pregnancy, if not diagnosed can cause growth retardation, preterm deliveries, acute abdomen due to infection, rupture or torsion. Sonography, MRI and tumor markers can facilitate diagnosis before surgery. Torsion and rupture of mucinous cystadenoma need prompt surgery. Wherever possible conservative surgery (detorsion and cystectomy) should be done especially in young women.

Collision Tumour of Ovary: A Report of Two Cases.

Collision tumour is defined as the presence of two distinct tumours in the same organ without any histological intermixing. Such tumours involving ovaries are extremely rare. We are presenting report of two cases of ovarian collision tumour. Our first case revealed features of mature cystic teratoma with mucinous cystadenoma. The second case showed components of both mature cystic teratoma and serous cystadenoma. Correct diagnosis of collision tumour will guide the surgeon towards proper treatment and favorable prognosis of patient.

Bilateral Brenner tumor of ovary with associated unilateral mucinous cystadenoma: a case report

Brenner tumors are rare ovarian tumors, which are a subgroup of transitional cell tumors of ovary. Most of these tumors are benign presenting as incidental unilateral masses in postmenopausal age group. Only 5-7% cases are bilateral. These tumors are mostly small, solid and asymptomatic, seen commonly in association with mucinous cystadenomas of ovary. In such cases they may attain a massive size. Specific diagnosis of Brenner tumor is difficult using imaging studies and can be definitely diagnosed only on pathological examination. Surgical removal is usually curative for benign tumors. We present a rare case of bilateral Brenner tumor of ovary with associated unilateral mucinous cystadenoma in which bilateral Brenner tumor was a rare incidental finding on pathological examinatio

Tratamento cirúrgico de lesões císticas do pâncreas: uma experiência unicêntrica / Surgical management of cystic lesions of the pancreas: a single-centre experience

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cystic lesions of the pancreas represent a group of pancreatic diseases with great histological heterogeneity, varying from benign lesions, some of them with malignant potential, to overt malignant lesions. OBJECTIVE: To describe the cases of cystic lesions of the pancreas which underwent surgical intervention at a tertiary university hospital. METHODS: This is a retrospective population-based study (historical cohort) which was carried out enrolling individuals attended at the Outpatient service of Pancreas Surgery of the Hospital de Clínicas of Unicamp. The individuals underwent surgical procedures performed from January 2012 through December 2016. RESULTS: In the period evaluated, 39 cases of cystic lesions of the pancreas which underwent surgery were identified, 26 (66.6%) of which were female. The average age at diagnosis was 47.4±16.4 years (range, 18-73). In regards to symptoms, 35 (89.7%) were symptomatic. The average length of hospital stay was 10 days (range 4-76). Surgeries performed to treat the lesions depended on the localization and type of the lesions: cystojejunostomy (41%), distal pancreatectomy (36%), pancreaticoduodenectomy (15.4%), drainage of ruptured and/or infected pseudocyst (5.2%) and central pancreatectomy (2.6%). CONCLUSION: Cystic lesions of the pancreas are a group of lesions with a highly varying presentation and diagnostic approach and may require an also highly variable surgical treatment. An appropriate preoperative imaging diagnosis is essential for their management.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: As lesões císticas do pâncreas representam um grupo de doenças pancreáticas com grande heterogeneidade histológica, variando desde lesões benignas, algumas com potencial pré-maligno, até outras degeneradas para formas malignas. OBJETIVO: Descrever os casos de LCPs submetidos à intervenção cirúrgica em um hospital universitário terciário. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo populacional (coorte histórica) realizado com a participação de indivíduos atendidos no Ambulatório de Cirurgia do Pâncreas do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp. Os indivíduos foram submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados no período de janeiro de 2012 a dezembro de 2016. RESULTADOS: No período avaliado, foram identificados 39 casos de lesões císticas do pâncreas operados, sendo 26 (66,6%) do sexo feminino. A idade média no diagnóstico foi de 47,4±16,4 anos. Em relação aos sintomas, 35 (89,7%) eram sintomáticos. O tempo médio de internação foi de 10 dias (variação de 4-76). As cirurgias realizadas para o tratamento das lesões dependeram da localização e do tipo das lesões: derivação pseudocisto-jejunal (41%), pancreatectomia distal (36%), pancreaticoduodenectomia (15,4%), drenagem de pseudocistos rotos e/ou infectados (5,2%) e pancreatectomia central (2,6%). CONCLUSÃO: As lesões císticas do pâncreas são um grupo de lesões cuja apresentação e abordagem diagnóstica são altamente heterogêneas e que podem requerer um tratamento cirúrgico altamente complexo e variável. Um diagnóstico pré-operatório adequado é essencial para definir o seu tratamento.

Primary Retroperitoneal Mucinous Cystadenoma

Mucinous cystadenomas and cystadenocarcinomas of the ovary are clinically and histopathologically well-established common tumors. However, primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystic tumors are extremely rare, and although their histopathogenesis is still uncertain, several theories have been proposed. Most authors suggest that they develop through mucinous metaplasia in a preexisting mesothelium-lined cyst. An accurate preoperative diagnosis of these tumors is difficult because no effective diagnostic measures have been established. Delay in diagnosis and treatment of this tumor may be fatal for the patient because of complications such as rupture, infection, and malignant transformation. We describe the case of a 31-year-old woman with abdominal pain and a palpable mass. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a retroperitoneal cystic mass, which was resected successfully through laparoscopy. Histopathological examination of the resected mass confirmed the diagnosis of a primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 5 without any complications.

Cistadenoma mucinoso retroperitoneal primário benigno / Benign primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma

O cistadenoma mucinoso retroperitoneal é tumor raro, geralmente benigno, que acomete mais frequentemente mulheres. Cursa com pequena e inespecífica sintomatologia, como dor e distensão abdominal. O tratamento é cirúrgico e o diagnóstico preciso é definido pelo exame anátomopatológico. Tem bom prognóstico se ressecado completamente. O presente relato se refere a paciente do sexo feminino, 46 anos, que apresentou dor abdominal em flanco esquerdo e massa palpável, que, após investigação, foi tratado através de ressecção cirúrgica.

Retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma is a rare, usually benign tumor, which most often affects women. It occurs with small and nonspecifi c symptoms, such as pain and bloating. The treatment is surgical and precise diagnosis is defi ned by anatomopathological examination. It has good prognosis if completely resected. This report refers to a female patient, 46, who presented abdominal pain in the left flank and palpable mass, which after investigation was treated by surgical resection.

Neoplasia mucinosa gigante de páncreas: presentación de caso clínico y revisión de la literatura / Giant mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas: presentation of a case and review of the literature

Female, 34 year-old patient with diffuse abdominal pain, bloating, and early satiety. Results from a study performed show a complex cystic mass in the pancreas with positive pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma histology. Cystadenoma/Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma represent 10 percent of cystic tumors within the pancreas, which occurr almost exclusively in women. Grossly they are uni or multilocular and contain dense, rich in mucinous matter. Histologically they exhibit columnar epithelium with presence of ovarian stroma. They vary in size, with a 10 cm average. Given their malignancy risk, surgical resection is recommended. Ultrasonography (US) helps to identify these lesions, however fails to provide a definitive diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have higher accuracy, helping to identify aggressive nature in 75-90 percent. MRI is the test of choice for its resolution capacity. Endoscopic US allows for better characterization and for conducting fine-needle aspiration (FNA) for biochemical and cytological analysis of the liquid, achieving a significant increase in the diagnosis specificity. The differential diagnosis must be performed with other cystic lesions, considering that the final diagnosis is histological. The American College of Radiology suggests the use of surgical resection of mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas, Intraductal papillary or mucinous tumors the IPMT main duct and branch (if symptomatic, growing progressively, > 3 cm, have solid component and/or main duct dilation associated)...

Paciente 34 años, femenino, con dolor abdominal difuso, meteorismo y saciedad precoz. Se realiza estudio con imágenes que demuestran una gran masa quística compleja del páncreas cuya histología fue positiva para cistoadenoma mucinoso de páncreas. Los cistoadenomas/cistoadenocarcinomas mucinosos representan el 10 por ciento de los tumores quísticos del páncreas y se presentan casi exclusivamente en mujeres. Macroscópicamente son uni o multicavitados y contienen material denso, rico en mucina. Histológicamente presentan epitelio cilíndrico con presencia de estroma ovárico. Su tamaño es variable con promedio de 10 cm. Dado el riesgo de malignización se prefiere resección quirúrgica. La ultrasonografía (US) identifica estas lesiones, sin embargo, no llega a diagnóstico definitivo. La tomografía computarizada (TC) y la resonancia magnética (RM), presentan una precisión mayor, ayudando a diferenciar el carácter agresivo en 75-90 por ciento. La RM es el examen de elección por su capacidad de resolución. La US endoscópica permite una mejor caracterización y la realización de punción-aspiración con aguja fina (PAAF) para el estudio bioquímico y citológico del líquido, consiguiendo aumentar considerablemente la especificidad del diagnóstico. El diagnóstico diferencial debe realizarse con otras lesiones quísticas, teniendo en cuenta que el diagnóstico definitivo es histológico. El American College of Radiology sugiere resección quirúrgica de las neoplasias mucinosas de páncreas, y de los tumores papilares mucinosos intraductales (TPMI) de ducto principal y de rama (si son sintomáticos, crecen en forma progresiva, presentan un diámetro > 3 cm, presentan componente sólido y/o se asocian dilatación del conducto principal)...

Dilemma in diagnosis of huge uterine fibroid: a case report.

In this modern era, radiological and pathological investigations have made the diagnosis of gynecological diseases easier and reliable. However, in rare instances, very large masses may mask the actual diagnosis and may be mimicked by some other abdomino-gynecological diseases as well. Here, we have presented such a case in which large fibroid was appreciated only during the laparotomy. Multidisciplinary team approach and anticipation of such differentials may be helpful in such scenario.

A Massive Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma: A Rare Case Report.

Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma is a benign tumour that arises from the surface epithelium of the ovary. It tends to be huge in size if not detected early. We describe a 32 year old woman (para 1+0) presented with marked abdominal distension, discomfort and vague pain in the abdomen with dyspepsia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting and irregular menstruation for last three months with the suspicion of pregnancy. On examination no findings were in favour of pregnancy, rather an ill defined abdominal mass about 30 weeks pregnancy size was found. Transabdominal USG revealed a big multiloculated ovarian cyst of about 25x20 cm. On laparotomy a huge cystic mass was noticed arising from left ovary. The cyst wall was smooth, intact and without any external projection though adherent with the left fallopian tube and left salpingo-oophorectomy was done. Histopathological examination revealed an ovarian cyst compatible with mucinous cystadenoma. Such giant ovarian tumours have become rare in current practice. This case report emphasizes the significance of thorough evaluation of all women presented with non specific complaints like vague abdominal pain or simple dyspepsia. Although the condition is rare, it is potentially dangerous in the massive form if not timely diagnosed and managed properly. With the increasing awareness of such conditions, more and more cases could be detected and reported early.

Value of MRI in differentiation diagnosis of benign ovarian and borderline mucinous cystadenoma / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Objective To explore the value of MRI in differentiation diagnosis of benign ovarian mucin-ous cystadenoma ( MC) and borderline mucous cystadenoma ( BMC).Methods MRI data of 23 cases of benign MC and 14 cases of BMC, confirmed by surgery and pathology, were retrospectively analyzed, including tumor lo-cation, shape, size, loculation, signal intensity of cyst fluid, cyst wall, cyst septum and nodules, and they were compared with pathological results.Results Single loculus benign cystadenoma nodules showed isointensity T2 WI signal, low T1 WI signal, and low DWI signal.Single loculus borderline cystadenoma nodules showed high T2 WI signal, low T1 WI signal, and high DWI signal.Signs such as honeycomb loculi of multilocular cystadeno-ma, cyst fluid of high T1 WI signal, cyst fluid of low T2 W1 signal, cyst wall and irregularly thickened cyst septum ( >3 mm) were more seen in BMC (7/11, 6/11 and 7/11) than in MC (5/18, 4/18 and 5/18);5 cases were with cyst sediments (MC=4, BMC=1), showing moderate T2WI signals, and high T1WI signals.Broken fish-ing net gathering was only restricted to MC (5/18) with characteristics.Benign multilocular cystadenoma nodules showed low DWI signal,and borderline multilocular cystadenoma nodules showed high DWI signal.Conclusion MRI can well display pathological characteristics of ovarian MC, which has practical value for the differentiation and diagnosis of MC and BMC and can provide the reference for clinical surgery.

Neoplasia mucinosa quística del mesenterio: presentación de caso y revisión de la literatura / Mucinous cystic neoplasms of the mesentery: Case presentation and literature review

Las neoplasias quísticas mucinosas del mesenterio son infrecuentes, carecen de hallazgos clínicos específicos y usualmente se diagnostican incidentalmente como otros quistes mesentéricos. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 67 años con un quiste mesentérico erroneamente clasificado en el preoperatorio como un tumor ovárico. Fue extraído completamente y la revisión histológica mostró un cistadenoma mucinoso. Revisamos la literatura y los casos reportados hasta la fecha.

Mucinous cystic neoplasms of the mesentery are rare, have a lack of specific clinical findings, and are usually diagnosed incidentally as other mesenteric cysts. The case is reported on a 67 year-old woman with a mesenteric cyst erroneously classified preoperatively as an ovarian tumor. It was completely resected and histological review showed a mucinous cystadenoma. A review is performed on the literature and cases reported to date.