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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2022

Perirectal epidermoid cyst in a patient with sacrococcygeal scoliosis and anal sinus: A case report.

Zhou-Xin Ji, Song Yan, Xu-Can Gao, Li-Fen Lin, Qiang Li, Qi Yao, Dong Wang

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Zhou-Xin JiDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China. 675893363@qq.com.
Song YanDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.
Xu-Can GaoDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.
Li-Fen LinDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.
Qiang LiDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.
Qi YaoDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.
Dong WangDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.
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Abstract

backgroundPerirectal epidermoid cysts are rare masses arising from the ectodermal germ cell layer of the hindgut and are predominantly found in middle-aged women. It is often difficult to make an accurate diagnosis of these cysts and it is equally challenging to distinguish it from other developmental cysts. CASE SUMMARY: We report the case of an 18-year-old female patient with a perirectal mass who presented to the hospital with constipation. The patient experienced sacrococcygeal falls and burns on the left buttocks during growth. Three-dimensional computed tomography scans indicated abnormal sacral vertebrae with the sacral canal partially enlarged and opened. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging showed a 55 mm × 40 mm × 35 mm unilocular cystic mass in the perirectal space and a solitary sinus in the left ischiorectal fossa. The cyst was completely resected posteriorly using the sacrococcygeal approach. The pathology was verified to be an epidermoid cyst. The patient remained recurrence-free after 6 mo of follow-up.

conclusionSuccessful treatment of perirectal epidermoid cysts depends on comprehensive evaluation. This is significant for the surgical approach and prognosis.

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Anal sinusCase reportEpidermoid cystPerirectal massSurgery

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