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Parasitic dermoid cyst managed laparoscopically in a 29-year-old woman: a case report

Authors: Ciprian E Bartlett, Ashfaq Khan, Narendra Pisal

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Dermoid cysts are one of the most frequently occurring ovarian cysts; parasitic dermoid cysts, however, are extremely rare.

Case presentation

We report a case of a 29-year-old Japanese woman with an incidental finding of an adnexal mass on bimanual examination. Sonographic imaging reported an 8 cm mass in the Pouch of Douglas. This was found to be a parasitic dermoid cyst and was removed at laparoscopy.

Conclusion

We believe laparoscopy to be a safe and effective means of managing parasitic ovarian dermoid cysts.

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Title: Parasitic dermoid cyst managed laparoscopically in a 29-year-old woman: a case report
Authors: Ciprian E Bartlett
Ashfaq Khan
Narendra Pisal
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-3-63

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Parasitic dermoid cyst managed laparoscopically in a 29-year-old woman: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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