Giant Gartner Duct Cyst and Elevated CA-125 - 12/11/14
, S. Djuricic, MD, PhD 3, D. Savic, MD, PhD 4Abstract |
Background |
Gartner duct cysts represent vestigial remnants of the caudal end of the mesonephric (Wolffian) ducts. They are often associated with ureteral and renal abnormalities. In most cases they are solitary, less than 2 cm in diameter. Giant Gartner duct cysts are extremely rare.
Case |
We present a girl with a giant Gartner duct cyst, without notable associated abnormalities or pathology, successfully treated by surgical excision. Preoperative aspiration revealed elevated level of CA-125 in the cyst fluid, with normal serum level of the same marker.
Conclusion |
Analyzing the aspirated fluid for CA-125 may be a useful tool for evaluation of cystic lesions in this region.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Gartner duct cyst, CA-125, Adolescent, Treatment
Plan
Vol 27 - N° 6
P. e137-e138 - décembre 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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