Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology  2008;51(5):574-578

Two cases of paratubal cysts manifesting as huge pelvic masses in young women.

Eun Ae SHIN 1 ; Eun Ji KANG ; Eun Mi CHANG ; Young Ju CHA ; Si Won JEON ; Soo Yoon LEE ; Sa Ra LEE ; Woong JU ; Seung Cheol KIM

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Keywords

Paratubal cyst; Huge pelvic mass

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Paratubal cysts come from paraovarium of the broad ligament between the fallopian tube and ovary. Overall, these cysts constitute 10% of all adnexal masses and are commonly incidental findings upon surgical exploration for other reasons. They more commonly occur in women between 30 and 40 years of age. We report two cases of rapidly growing, huge paratubal cysts in young women, which are presented with brief review of literature.