Ovarian dermoid cyst with teeth

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 ...

Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia associated with ovarian dermoid cyst.

A case of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia is described in which recovery, with disappearance of antibody, followed splenectomy and removal of an ovarian ;dermoid' cyst. A causal relationship between removal of the ovarian tumour and recovery is strongly suggested and the possible pathogenesis discussed. Fourteen previously recorded cases of this association are reviewed.

Super Infection of An Ovarian Dermoid Cyst with Actinomyces in An Infertile Woman