Poudel D, Shrestha S, Poddar E, Pacchai P, Kandel BP, Lakhey PJ. Retrorectal schwannoma in a middle-aged female: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep 2022;
96:107270. [PMID:
35696818 PMCID:
PMC9194842 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107270]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE
Primary sacral and presacral lesions are uncommon and pose a significant diagnostic dilemma. Retrorectal schwannoma is a benign primary presacral lesion that is extremely rare and presents with non-specific symptoms.
CASE PRESENTATION
A 42-years-old, female patient was admitted for lower-back pain for seven days. The retrorectal mass was detected on imaging, and she underwent laparoscopic excision. Pathological examination revealed a rare retrorectal schwannoma.
CLINICAL DISCUSSION
Retrorectal location of schwannomas is rare and the preoperative diagnosis is very difficult as the clinical features and the radiological features are non-specific. In addition, these tumors can be found incidentally on routine rectal or pelvic examinations. As these tumors are benign, encapsulated, and non-invasive, this entity has an excellent prognosis. Despite the tumors' rarity and variety, we concur with the literature that surgical management is required to obtain a clear diagnosis and avoid consequences such as malignant transformation.
CONCLUSION
Retrorectal Schwannoma presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Identification is important because surgical excision, either open or laparoscopic, is curative.
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