Redmond, H. P.,Austin, O. M. B.,Phillips, J.,Collins, P. G.,Clery, A. P.,Deasy, J. M.;

1993

Irish journal of medical science

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Retrorectal masses are rare and of insidious onset. We report a consecutive series of six such cases (males = 4, females = 2). The main presenting complaint was back pain and the most reliable physical sign was a palpable mass posteriorly on rectal examination (all cases). C T scan was the most radiologically informative investigation. Surgical intervention was undertaken using both anterior (trans-abdominal) and posterior (retrorectal) approaches. The majority of the masses excised were benign and all patients, to date, remain well.Retrorectal masses are rare and of insidious onset. We report a consecutive series of six such cases (males = 4, females = 2). The main presenting complaint was back pain and the most reliable physical sign was a palpable mass posteriorly on rectal examination (all cases). C T scan was the most radiologically informative investigation. Surgical intervention was undertaken using both anterior (trans-abdominal) and posterior (retrorectal) approaches. The majority of the masses excised were benign and all patients, to date, remain well.

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