Background: Retrorectal tumors are rare diseases and they can be challenging to diagnose and to manage. Usually they have a slow growth and they are asymptomatic. When present, symptoms depends on the dimensions of the tumor and their position. Inside the retrorectal space may develope a wide variety of benign and malignant masses. Case report: A 70-years-old, obese, female patient was admitted to our hospital referring pelvic and lower-back pain for six months. The retrorectal mass was incidentally detected on imaging, and treated with a modified Kraske procedure. Pathological examination revealed a rare retrorectal epidermoid cyst. We also reviewed the informations present in the scientific literature about the incidence, diagnosis and treatment options of retrorectal tumors. Conclusions: Even though the rarity and heterogeneity of these tumors, we agree with literature that their surgical management is mandatory in order to achieve a definitive diagnosis and to avoid complications including malignant transformation. The surgical approach should be tailored for each patient and according to tumor's features.

Retrorectal tumors: Case report and review of literature

Trombatore G.;Basile G.;
2020-01-01

Abstract

Background: Retrorectal tumors are rare diseases and they can be challenging to diagnose and to manage. Usually they have a slow growth and they are asymptomatic. When present, symptoms depends on the dimensions of the tumor and their position. Inside the retrorectal space may develope a wide variety of benign and malignant masses. Case report: A 70-years-old, obese, female patient was admitted to our hospital referring pelvic and lower-back pain for six months. The retrorectal mass was incidentally detected on imaging, and treated with a modified Kraske procedure. Pathological examination revealed a rare retrorectal epidermoid cyst. We also reviewed the informations present in the scientific literature about the incidence, diagnosis and treatment options of retrorectal tumors. Conclusions: Even though the rarity and heterogeneity of these tumors, we agree with literature that their surgical management is mandatory in order to achieve a definitive diagnosis and to avoid complications including malignant transformation. The surgical approach should be tailored for each patient and according to tumor's features.
2020
Kraske technique
Retrorectal epidermoid cyst
Retrorectal tumors
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