Retrorectal Tumors

ABSTRACT

Retrorectal or presacral tumors are rare tumors that cause vague symptoms. The differential diagnosis of a retrorectal lesion is broad, but the most common lesions are congenital with two thirds of these being developmental cysts. Digital rectal exam usually reveals the lesion and radiographic evaluation with plain X-ray and computed tomography scan or magnetic resonance imaging adds information regarding the nature of the lesion and its upper extent. Operative intervention generally takes place without preoperative biopsy through either a posterior, abdominal, or combined approach.

KEYWORD

Retrorectal tumors - presacral cyst - developmental cyst - chordoma

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