Primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenocarcinoma

A case of primary retroperitoneal cystadenocarcinoma is presented as the fourth reported case in the world literature to date. The cyst was removed intact and demonstrated an infiltrating malignant process with nuclear pleomorphism and mitotic activity. No ovarian tissue was identified and a cancer antigen 125 (CA 125) test was normal. The patient underwent a staging procedure subsequently that included peritoneal washings, hysterectomy, bilateral salpingoophorectomy, and iliac node dissection. No metastases were found and the patient is without recurrence 22 months postoperative. The literature is reviewed to better define the origin and prognosis of these tumors.