A dermoid cyst fistulating with the transverse colon

Dermoid cyst of the greater omentum: rare and innocent?

To cite: Schols RM, Stassen LP, Keymeulen KB, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2012008304 DESCRIPTION An 83-year-old woman presented with decreased appetite and weight loss. Upon physical examination a palpable swelling in the lower abdomen was detected. The radiologist was consulted regarding the possible presence of a malignancy. A CT showe...

Infected transverse colonic cystic duplication simulating pelvic appendicular abscess.

To cite: Patel RV, Milliken I, Dick A, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013201459 DESCRIPTION A 23-month-old girl presented with 5 days of lower abdominal pain, lethargy, anorexia, reduced wet nappies and high fever not responding to a 5-day course of amoxicillin. On examination, she had a pulse rate of 179, respiratory rate 32, temperature ...

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

A benign teratoma of the ovary fistulating into the rectum.

A 39-year old mother of two children developed episodic left lower abdominal pain, alteration of bowel habit, haematochezia and occasional streaks of pus on stools of 6 months duration. She had regular 28 day menstrual cycles and had not used any contraceptives. There was no family history of ovarian, breast or colonic carcinoma. Clinical examination showed no abnormality in the abdomen. A sess...

Cystic Teratoma of the Pancreas

Congenital cystic lesions of the pancreas are rare findings. Furthermore, dermoid cyst of the pancreas is exceptionally uncommon. A review of the world literature showed that only 18 documented cases of dermoid cyst of the pancreas were reported so far. The pre-operative evaluation of this lesion is rather questionable, with definitive diagnosis taking place intra-operatively. Herein, we presen...