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Ovarian Dermoid Cyst Leakage — A Cautionary Tale
Author(s) -
Edwards Andrew G.,
Lawrence Anthony,
Tsaltas Jim
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1998.tb03080.x
Subject(s) - dermoid cyst , laparotomy , spillage , medicine , surgery , cyst , laparoscopy , biology , ecology
Summary: This case illustrates that when a dermoid cyst is punctured, an immediate operative laparoscopy or laparotomy should be performed, along with lavage, to avoid the problems associated with dermoid cyst contents spillage.