A case of retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma of borderline malignancy
Nagata, J.; Yamauchi, M.; Terabe, K.; Watanabe, T.; Ichihara, H.; Takagi, H.; Nakashima, N.
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi 88(4): 489-492
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-4894 PMID: 3295514 Document Number: 303919
Surgical experience of a rare case of malignant retroperitoneal cyst is reported. A 41-year-old female was admitted on Feb. 26, 1986, complaining of left lower abdominal tumor and mild abdominal pain. She underwent complete removal of an abdominal tumor located at the left flank lateral to the sigmoid colon on March 5. The tumor was well encapsulated, cystic and oval, 12 X 10 X 9 cm in size. Histologic feature of the tumor is classified as mucinous cystadenoma of low grade malignancy by WHO classification.