Ovarian Dermoid Tumor

Louis, Mya St.; Mangal, Rohan; Stead, Thor S; Sosa, Marcos; Ganti, Latha

doi:10.7759/cureus.27233

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“…Mature cystic teratomas (MCT), commonly referred to as ovarian dermoid cysts, stand as prevalent benign ovarian tumors affecting both adult females and adolescents. Their frequency in the realm of benign masses is noteworthy, constituting 70% before menopause and decreasing to 20% after menopause [1][2][3]. These tumors are distinguished by their slow growth and benign embryonal nature, marking them as the most prevalent germinative ovarian tumors in females of reproductive age.…”

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Unraveling the Enigma: A Case Report on Unilateral Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

Deeksha,

Pajai,

Patel

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Mature teratomas, also known as ovarian dermoid cysts, are benign embryonal tumors that develop slowly. One of the following imaging techniques is commonly employed to evaluate these cysts: transvaginal ultrasound, pelvic ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, or computed tomography. The two surgical methods most frequently used for removing persistent or very large cysts are laparoscopy and laparotomy. A 42-year-old female, who is P3L1D2 with a history of previous cesarean section, presented with an abdominal mass that had been gradually increasing in size over the past five months. She also reported lower abdominal pain for the last five days. Upon further evaluation, she was diagnosed with a left ovarian dermoid cyst. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, during which a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed. The cut section of the gross cyst specimen revealed abundant sebaceous fluid and a large tuft of hair, which was confirmed by histopathology. The patient was followed up every three months for a year. Ovarian tumors typically manifest with nonspecific symptoms. The early recognition of dermoid cysts and prompt intervention are crucial to prevent potential complications.

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Unraveling the Enigma: A Case Report on Unilateral Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

Deeksha,

Pajai,

Patel

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Acute peritonitis secondary to spontaneous rupture of ovarian dermoid cyst

Abduljabbar

2024

Radiopaedia.org

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Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Encephalitis Secondary to an Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

Casarcia,

Coyne,

Rawiji

2024

Cureus

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Dermoid cysts, or mature cystic teratomas, are germ cell neoplasms that can arise on the ovaries. Being of germ cell origin, such cysts can have extensive variance in presentation, including a rare paraneoplastic effect where they produce N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antibodies, resulting in anti-NMDAR encephalitis. This can cause various neuropsychiatric symptoms, including confusion, hallucinations, psychosis, disorientation, and a change in cognition. This case study presents the unusual occurrence of a 39-year-old female patient who presented to the emergency department with encephalitis, headaches, and auditory hallucinations after recent glucocorticoid use. Through an extensive workup, imaging, and various physician consults, the patient was diagnosed with anti-NMDAR encephalitis secondary to a paraneoplastic effect originating from an ovarian dermoid cyst.

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Ovarian Dermoid Tumor

Cited by 3 publications

References 10 publications

Unraveling the Enigma: A Case Report on Unilateral Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

Unraveling the Enigma: A Case Report on Unilateral Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

Acute peritonitis secondary to spontaneous rupture of ovarian dermoid cyst

Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Encephalitis Secondary to an Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

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