A rare case of a retroperitoneal enterogenous cyst with in-situ adenocarcinoma

A rare case of a retroperitoneal enterogenous cyst with in-situ adenocarcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Retroperitoneal enterogenous cysts are uncommon and adenocarcinoma within such cysts is a rare complication.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We present the third described case of a retroperitoneal enterogenou...

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Main Authors: Woodland James G, de Sanctis Stefano, Karanjia Nariman D, Jones Robin L, Lordan Jeffrey T, Middleton Gary, Menezes Neville
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/5/1/113
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Retroperitoneal enterogenous cysts are uncommon and adenocarcinoma within such cysts is a rare complication.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We present the third described case of a retroperitoneal enterogenous cyst with adenocarcinomatous changes and only the second reported case whereby the cyst was not arising from any anatomical structure.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This case demonstrates the difficulties in making a diagnosis as well as the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach, and raises further questions regarding post-operative treatment with chemotherapy.</p>
ISSN:1477-7819

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