Jaime Iglesias-Gordo, Servicio de Radiología, Osatek Resonancia Magnética, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, España
Agustín E. Borja-Consigliere, Servicio de Radiología, Osatek Resonancia Magnética, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, España
Francisco J. Borja-Consigliere, Servicio de Radiología, Osatek Resonancia Magnética, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, España
Cristina González-Sainza, Servicio de Radiología, Osatek Resonancia Magnética, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, España
Cartilaginous pubic cysts are extremely rare lesions whose typical form of presentation is the appearance of a mass of very hard consistency in the anterior perineal region that can simulate a malignant process, with or without pain or urological associated symptoms. They are benign in nature with a probable degenerative origin that usually occurs in middle-aged or elderly women, frequently with a history of multiparity. They have typical radiological features that can allow an accurate diagnosis in most cases, mainly by magnetic resonance imaging. Through this case and review of the literature, we analyze the main clinical aspects and diagnostic imaging of this pathology, mentioning the options for its management.
Keywords: Cartilaginous cyst; Pubic symphysis; Radiology; Diagnosis