Laparoscopic treatment of benign ovarian dermoid cysts

Isolated fallopian tube torsion: a rare diagnosis in a perimenopausal patient with adnexal mass and raised Ca 19-9

“…In our case a raised Ca 19-9 titer was observed and was in line with the results of Engelen et al [16], those of Saks and Deckardt [3], and those of Harada et al [17], reporting raised levels of Ca 19-9 in borderline ovarian tumors, in dermoid cysts, and in endometriosis respectively. Due to the perimenopausal status of our patient, we opted for extensive counseling regarding repeat staging laparotomy after histology was available and oophorectomy instead of extirpation of the cystic mass.…”

“…Further characteristic features of adnexal torsion on CT include a thickened broad ligament associated with inflammatory changes [3,13] and a cystic mass of tubular configuration with tubular thickening and free peritoneal fluid [10] has also been reported. Available procedures include either resection when the tube cannot be salvaged, or untwisting and fixation of the tube if torsion is incomplete and/or recent and the tubal tissues remain viable, primarily in young women wishing to preserve their fertility [7,12].…”

“…In the literature there have been 400 reported cases of which only one recently has referred to a perimenopausal woman [3].…”

CA 19-9 Elevation in a Benign Ovarian Cystic Teratoma, A Case Report and Review of Literature

“…We present this case in order to build on the growing body of evidence suggesting that CA 19-9 levels are useful in the diagnosis and management of MCT [7,10]. Cases of ovarian neoplasms such as ovarian clear-cell and endometrioid carcinomas [11] with increased CA 19-9 levels, and benign neoplasms with increased CA 19-9 have been documented in the literature previously [3][4][5].…”

Coexistent dermoid cysts of the pouch of the Douglas and ovary resected by laparoscopy

“…We encountered coexistent dermoid cysts involving the POD and ovary. Laparoscopy offered several benefits, including reduced blood loss, less postoperative pain, a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery . Therefore, laparoscopy should be the first choice for a benign tumor.…”