Retroperitoneal dermoid cyst presenting with radiculopathy symptoms: a case report. Issue 12 (21st December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kelly-Hedrick, Margot; Frerich, Jason M; Peairs, Emily M; Cardona, Diana M; Arcot, Rohith; Smith, Brandon; Abern, Michael; Miller, Chad; Abd-El-Barr, Muhammad M
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 12(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12-21
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac588
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Dermoid cysts rarely present in the retroperitoneal space or during adulthood. In this case report, we describe the clinical presentation, operative and post-operative course of a 31-year old with a retroperitoneal dermoid cyst. The patient presented with buttock and leg pain/paresthesia found to have a retroperitoneal mass between the psoas muscle and L5/S1 disk space. We describe the operative approach, including intra-operative images, of the resection by a team of urologists and neurosurgeons. The histology is also presented. Finally, we discuss the benefits of use of intra-operative ultrasound and neuromonitoring.