title: Complete spontaneous regression of a subpubic cartilaginous cyst: a case report.
abstract: Subpubic cartilaginous cyst was recently reported as a rare degenerative mass on the pubic symphysis. We report here a 59-year-old woman who presented with a vulvar mass that showed complete spontaneous regression 48 months after the initial visit. Treatment was only wearing brace. This is the first report of complete spontaneous regression of a subpubic cartilaginous cyst. In the case of small subpubic cyst, observation and follow-up alone may be sufficient. J. Med. Invest. 63: 319-322, August, 2016.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School.
authors.forename: Toshihiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nishisho
authors.forename: Shoichiro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takao
authors.forename: Ryo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Miyagi
authors.forename: Shunichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Toki
authors.forename: Akihiro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nagamachi
authors.forename: Koichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sairyo
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000473:pathology*; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous