A Multilocular Ovarian Cyst

more pronounced on the right side but which also extends to the left. In the middle line hard nodules can be felt. On percussion the abdomen is uniformly dull in the region of the swelling. Per vagina, an old cervical tear can be felt on the left, side of the cervix. The uterus .appears to be movable and not connected with the abdominal mass; the swelling does not extend into the pelvic cavity. Heart, lungs, appetite and sleep normal. Present history.?Patient is a 5-para, her youngest child being two years old. She has had amenorrhea for the last three months and says she felt foetal movements six weeks before admission to hospital. The breasts appear shrunken and no fluid can be expelled. Catheterization of the bladder resulted in 6 ozs. oi urine being drawn off but caused no difference to the tumour. Examination of urine:?normal. Operation.?There was a difference of opinion as to the diagnosis and for the first six days the patient was under observation. A multilocular ovarian cyst appeared to be the most likely diagnosis and consequently operation was resorted to.