A Huge Ovarian Dermoid Cyst: Successful Laparoscopic Total Excision

Giant ovarian cysts, ≥15 cm in diameter, are quite rare in women of reproductive age. Here, we present a case of ovarian cyst with unusual presentation treated by laparoscopic surgery. On histology, mass was found to be mature cystic teratoma. The diagnostic and management challenges posed by this h...

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Published inJournal of clinical and diagnostic research Vol. 11; no. 8; pp. QD03 - QD05
Main Authors Uyanikoglu, Hacer, Dusak, Abdurrahim
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India JCDR Research and Publications (P) Limited 01.08.2017
JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
Subjects
huge ovarian cyst
laparoscopy
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Section
young woman
Huge ovarian cyst
Laparoscopy
Young woman
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Summary:Giant ovarian cysts, ≥15 cm in diameter, are quite rare in women of reproductive age. Here, we present a case of ovarian cyst with unusual presentation treated by laparoscopic surgery. On histology, mass was found to be mature cystic teratoma. The diagnostic and management challenges posed by this huge ovarian cyst were discussed in the light of the literature.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2017/29262.10436