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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Peritoneal inclusion cysts (PICs) are infrequently encountered cysts within the abdominal and pelvic regions, typically observed in perimenopausal women. They frequently pose a diagnostic challenge as they can be clinically misinterpreted as ovarian-related lesions, owing to their resembling clinical presentations and radiological features. CASE PRESENTATION: A 30-year-old female patient without significant medical or surgical history sought medical attention for mild left lower abdominal discomfort lasting two days. Initial evaluation ruled out pregnancy, and further tests showed no abnormalities in her blood work. Pelvic ultrasound revealed a 4.5 cm cystic mass in her left ovary while her right ovary and uterus appeared normal. A laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy was planned. During the procedure, it was discovered that the mass was not connected to the left ovary but was, in fact, a peritoneal inclusion cyst. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: previous intraperitoneal surgeries performed within a timeframe ranging from 6 months to 20 years, intraperitoneal inflammation, pelvic inflammatory disease, peritoneal tuberculosis, leiomyoma, tubo-ovarian abscess, among others. However, the absence of these predisposing factors does not minimize the possibility of PICs. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and the value of laparoscopy in accurately identifying and differentiating such cystic cases.
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: The most frequent benign uterine tumor is uterine fibroids. Approximately, 20 to 30 % of women between the ages of 30 and 50 have them. Teenagers do, however, rarely experience them; the prevalence is less than 1 % in general population. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a 17-year-old nulliparous female who was admitted to the hospital due to gradually increasing abdominopelvic pain. Transabdominal pelvic ultrasound showed massive uterine enlargement, with a heterogenous structure within the fundus measuring 9.8 cm in diameter. Pelvic MRI revealed an enlarged uterus with a heterogeneous complex mass measuring 10.78 cm by 8 cm that seemed to be compressing but was not attached to the endometrium The findings from the radiology review were concerning for leiomyoma. Intraoperative findings showed a 13-cm anterior intramural mass with normally appearing fallopian tubes and ovaries bilaterally. Resection of the mass was done, and the entire specimen was sent to pathology which confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyoma. DISCUSSION: Occurrence of uterine fibroids in the young and adolescent age is extremely rare with an estimated prevalence of less than 1 %. Leiomyosarcoma is a less frequent diagnosis to take into account, but it can be identified histologically. Therefore, a myomectomy that preserves fertility enables a diagnostic chance to rule out a probable cancer. CONCLUSION: When young women present with steadily worsening abdominopelvic discomfort, it is crucial to include leiomyomas in the differential diagnosis despite the rarity of leiomyomas in adolescents.
