Title of article :
A Large Mullerian Duct Cyst Presenting as an Abdominal Mass With Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis: An Unusual Presentation
Author/Authors :
Devaraju, Shishir Department of Urology - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College - KLE University - Belgaum, India , Nerli, Rajendra B Department of Urology - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College - KLE University - Belgaum, India , Hiremath, Murigendra B Department of Urology - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College - KLE University - Belgaum, India
Abstract :
Symptomatic Mullerian duct cysts are uncommon. A young adult male presented to us
with a palpable supra-pubic mass, pain and lower urinary tract symptoms. Initial imaging
modalities showed a large cystic lesion in the pelvis with a non-visualized right
kidney. A short, blind ending right ureter on retrograde pyelography added to the confusion.
On exploration, the lesion was noted to be separate from the seminal vesicles,
bladder and posterior urethra. The right kidney was absent. The cystic lesion was excised
completely preserving the vas and seminal vesicles. A high index of suspicion is needed
for identification of this rare condition. Use of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can
help improve the diagnostic accuracy. Many a times though, the diagnosis is evident
only on exploration.
Keywords :
Mullerian Ducts , Cysts , Hereditary Renal Agenesis , Urography
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics