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September 12, 2025CureusOpen Access

Giant Retroperitoneal Mass During Pregnancy With an Unexpected Diagnosis: Ovarian Cyst or Something Else?

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Case of a 30-year-old woman with a giant retroperitoneal mass diagnosed during pregnancy demonstrates the need for careful imaging.
Initial ultrasound indicated an ovarian cyst, yet further imaging revealed a massive retroperitoneal lesion to be a benign hydatid cyst.
Exploratory laparotomy was performed with preservation of maternal stability, highlighting the complexity of surgical management during pregnancy.
The favorable postoperative recovery emphasizes that surgical interventions can be safe and effective when managed by experienced professionals.

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Case report highlights a rare giant retroperitoneal mass in a pregnant patient, suggesting careful imaging is crucial for diagnosis.

Guaman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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