Laparoscopic cystectomy of an ovarian mucinous cystadenoma in a 12-year-old girl: a possible role of operative laparoscopy for a huge benign adnexal mass

J Med Assoc Thai. 2004 Feb;87(2):113-8.

Abstract

The case of an obese 12-year-old girl with a huge and mobile pelvic cystic mass is presented. After ultrasonography and determination of tumor markers, a right huge benign adnexal mass was suspected. In order to avoid exploratory laparotomy because severe pain and a large operative scar were expected, an operative laparoscopy was performed. No intra-operative and post-operative complications were observed. With the uneventful recovery, only a one-day hospital stay was needed. Neither residual nor recurrent evidence was suspected after 2-, 6-, 12-, 18- and 24-months follow-up. With proper case selection, good pre-operative counseling and the operation performed under familiarity and good training in laparoscopy, laparoscopic management of a huge suspected benign adnexal mass is technically feasible. The benefits are reducing hospital stay, lowering morbidity, especially less pain and cosmetic acceptance of the operative scar.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adnexal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Adnexal Diseases / pathology
  • Adnexal Diseases / surgery
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Child
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / diagnostic imaging
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / pathology*
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography