title: Peritoneal inclusion cysts in pregnancy, a diagnostic challenge.
abstract: A cystic pelvic mass detected during pregnancy is not uncommon, but can be a diagnostic challenge. Most of these pelvic masses are benign ovarian cysts and resolve spontaneously. However, rare non-ovarian causes can complicate the diagnostic and therapeutic management. In this report an unusual case is presented of a 27-year-old pregnant woman with an atypical multicystic lesion in the pelvis, seen on routine first trimester ultrasound. A laparoscopic exploration was performed to rule out ovarian malignancy, and after histological analysis she was diagnosed with peritoneal inclusion cysts. The diagnostic and therapeutic challenges inherent to this rare non-ovarian disease are addressed in this case report.
authors.affiliation: Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Emilie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hitzerd
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Anneke J C M
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Jeurgens-Borst
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Johanna M A
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Pijnenborg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods