Retrorectal Epidermoid Cyst: A Rare Tumor Excised by the Kraske Procedure

Shristy Prakash, Bhavinder Kumar Arora

Abstract: A retrorectal or presacral cyst is one of the rare swellings of the retrorectal space developing from embryological remnants. The various types of cysts are tailgut cysts, dermoid and epidermoid cysts, duplication cysts and scrococcygeal teratomas.1 These being rare tumors with insidious onset and slow growth often leading to late presentation, misdiagnosis and mistreatment is probable and common, leading to higher rate of recurrence and complications.2 The presenting features range from discomfort and vague pain to problems with defaecation and lower back ache. Secondary infections and complications with pregnancy can occur and chances of malignant transformation are present when rapid increase in size is observed.3 We encountered a patient presenting with the complaint of feeling heaviness and discomfort in the rectal region with chronic constipation and occasional stool impaction. She was investigated and underwent surgical excision with posterior approach, that is the Kraske?s procedure for the same.

Keywords: Retrorectal cyst, Presacral cyst, Kraske's procedure

How to Cite?: Shristy Prakash, Bhavinder Kumar Arora, "Retrorectal Epidermoid Cyst: A Rare Tumor Excised by the Kraske Procedure", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1620-1623, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251120204000, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251120204000