Tailgut cyst: 2 case reports

Kardoun, Nizar; Hadrich, Zied; Akrout, Amira; Harbi, Houssem; Boujelben, Salah

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An Unusual Perianal Presentation of a Tailgut Cyst

Suresh¹,

S.²

2022

Cureus

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Tailgut cysts or retrorectal cystic hamartomas are rare, congenital, development lesions arising from the remnants of the hindgut during embryogenesis. It is most often misdiagnosed due to its rarity, variable clinical presentation, and malignant potential. The following report describes an unusual case of a tailgut cyst in a 60-year-old male with a history of a perianal mass for 12 years. Surgical resection was done, and histopathological examination revealed a multiloculated cyst filled with brownish fluid, grossly, and a cyst lined by various epithelia such as stratified squamous epithelium, pseudostratified columnar epithelium, and flattened to cuboidal and mucin-secreting columnar epithelium along with cyst wall made up of bundles of smooth muscles, microscopically. Several lesions mimic a tailgut cyst and need to be excluded from the differentials. Although no malignancy was documented in this case, these cysts have been known to undergo malignant transformation into adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine carcinoma, to name a few. This warrants a thorough and accurate histopathological assessment and mandatory follow-up.

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An Unusual Perianal Presentation of a Tailgut Cyst

Suresh¹,

S.²

2022

Cureus

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Tailgut Duplication Cyst: A Rare Cause of Refractory Low Back Pain in a Teenage Girl

Kambale,

Iqbal,

Choudhury

et al. 2024

Journal of Medical Sciences

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Tailgut cyst, or retrorectal cystic hamartoma, is a rare congenital malformation originating from retrorectal or presacral space. It stands as an embryonic vestige of the hindgut’s postnatal component. Owing to its rarity, undiagnosed asymptomatic cases and diverse array of clinical presentations that potentially mimic other diseases, correct diagnosis is often delayed. It can present at any age but is most prevalent in middle-aged females, often remaining asymptomatic and eluding detection during digital rectal examinations. Postoperative histopathological examination is the definitive diagnostic method. This case report highlights an unusual presentation of a tailgut cyst as an underlying etiology for lower back pain in a 17-year-old female patient, emphasizing the importance of considering it as a potential differential diagnosis for intractable lower back pain, especially in young females. Timely recognition of this condition is pivotal for precise management and better patient outcomes.

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Tailgut cyst: 2 case reports

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An Unusual Perianal Presentation of a Tailgut Cyst

An Unusual Perianal Presentation of a Tailgut Cyst

Tailgut Duplication Cyst: A Rare Cause of Refractory Low Back Pain in a Teenage Girl

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