A Huge Ovarian Dermoid Cyst: Successful Laparoscopic Total Excision

Abstract

Giant ovarian cysts, ≥15 cm in diameter, are quite rare in women of reproductive age. Here, we present a case of ovarian cyst with unusual presentation treated by laparoscopic surgery. On histology, mass was found to be mature cystic teratoma. The diagnostic and management challenges posed by this huge ovarian cyst were discussed in the light of the literature.

Keywords

• huge ovarian cyst
• laparoscopy
• young woman