title: Transvaginal excision of a retrorectal tumor presenting as rectocele.
abstract: Tumors occupying the retrorectal (presacral) space are uncommon and heterogeneous. It is estimated that an average of two patients with retrorectal tumors will be diagnosed per year in a standard metropolitan area. They are usually asymptomatic and diagnosed during routine physical examination incidentally. Our case was admitted with complaints of a swelling in her vagina, constipation, and difficulty in emptying her bowels. The diagnosis and treatment utilizing transvaginal approach in this case is discussed in comparison with the literature. Up to our knowledge, this is the first case presenting as rectocele and second case of retrorectal tumor surgically treated using transvaginal approach.
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Ozel Iskenderun Gelisim Hastanesi, Urgen Pasa Mah 75. Yil Blv. Ceren Ap., No:6/19, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey. dreaslan@gmail.com
authors.forename: Erdogan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aslan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D020047:Rectocele / Q000209:etiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography