Keywords:
enormous mass, tailgut cyst, open posterior approach, case report
Abstract
Tailgut cyst is an exceedingly rare congenital anomaly originating from embryonic remnants of the tailgut. Owing to its asymptomatic nature in the early stages, it is prone to clinical misdiagnosis. We present a case of a 55-year-old female with initial symptoms manifesting as sacrococcygeal pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a multilocular cystic lesion, prompting preoperative suspicion of an enormous tailgut cyst. Following a comprehensive assessment, an open posterior approach with coccygectomy was chosen, proving to be a safe and effective surgical technique, particularly for large, low-lying tailgut cysts.
Author Biographies
Q Liu, Shandong Second Medical University
School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, China
P Guo, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, China
C Li, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, China
G Yu, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, China
J Jie, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, China
