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.
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Authors | Amphan Chalermchockcharoenkit, Pongsakdi Chaisilwattana, Pornpimol Ruangvutilert |
Journal | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
(J Med Assoc Thai)
Vol. 87
Issue 2
Pg. 113-8
(Feb 2004)
ISSN: 0125-2208 [Print] Thailand |
PMID | 15061292
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adnexal Diseases
(diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
- Biopsy, Needle
- Child
- Cystadenoma, Mucinous
(diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Laparoscopy
(methods)
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
(methods)
- Ovarian Neoplasms
(diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
- Risk Assessment
- Treatment Outcome
- Ultrasonography
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