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Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology 2003;19(6):391-393.
Dermoid Cyst in the Ischiorectal Space.
Joo, Jai Kyun , Ryu, Seong Yeob , Kim, Dong Yi , Kim, Young Jin , Lee, Je Hyeok
1Division of Gastroenterologic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. kimyjin@chonnam.ac.kr
2Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
Abstract
Despite the relatively common incidence of sacrococcygeal dermoids, rectal or vaginal cysts are uncommon. We report a case of a dermoid cyst occurring in the ischiorectal space. A 42-years-old woman visited our hospital because of anal pain. Computed tomography showed a well-circumscribed cystic mass of about 9 9 8 cm along the ischiorectal space abutting the vagina and occupying almost the entire pelvic cavity. The resected tumor was a cyst entirely covered with a firm, fibrous, capsule, which was filled with an amorphous white creamy substance. The histological findings showed that the cyst consisted of a keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium with sebaceous glands, which was compatible with a benign cystic teratoma. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and was discharged from the hospital 5 days after the opreation.
Key Words: Dermoid cyst; Ischiorectal space


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