ovarian dermoid cyst and neuromuscular manifestation

A Case of Suppurating Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

on percussion and fluctuation could not be obtained. Per vaginam, the uterus was retro verted and moveable, and pressed back by the tumour, which bulged into the anterior fornix. It was thought at first that the sinus might be the result of an old appendicular abscess, and that in all probability, on account of the escape of foul smelling gas, a fecal fistula was present. An operation was perfo...

Secondary malignancies in ovarian dermoid cyst.

OBJECTIVE To review our local experience with mature cystic ovarian teratoma, and describe our treatment modality regarding this uncommon condition. METHODS The databases of the Sydney Gynecologic Oncology Group at Royal Prince Alfred and Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia, were reviewed from 1987 to 2007. A retrospective chart review, and analysis of patient's data were conducted. RESUL...

Salmonella infection of ovarian dermoid cyst.

A 19-year-old girl was admitted with a 10-day history of fever, vomiting and abdominal pain together with swelling of the lower abdomen for the past 24 hours. On admission she was toxic, -with fever of 39 4°C. Her haemoglobin was 4-3 g/dl and the W.B.C. 42X 109/1. A large, rounded, smooth pelvic mass of cystic consistency and reaching almost to the umbilicus was felt on examination. On vaginal ...

Torsion, Autoamputation, and Reimplantation of Viable Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

Introduction: Case reports of parasitic teratomas exist; however, most viable ovarian dermoids reimplant into the omentum. It is rare to report a viable ovary containing a dermoid that has undergone autoamputation and reimplantation in the posterior cul-de-sac. Case Description: We report the case of a 48-year-old woman with a history of lower abdominal pain that was relieved with pain control ...

Struma ovarii – a dermoid and serous form of ovarian cyst

Struma ovarii belongs to the class of monodermal and highly specialized teratomas. These tumors are detected mainly among mature teratomas, accounting for up to 3% of all ovarian teratomas. Besides dermoid cysts, thyroid tissue is also found in serous and mucous cysts within the ovary. The aim of the research was to analysis of the incidence of struma ovarii – a rare type of tumor – among dermo...

[Dermoid cyst].