Diagnostic and therapeutic approach of dermoid cysts: retrospective study of 30 cases.
Dermoid cysts are benign tumours affecting young patients that can derive benefits from conservative and minimally invasive surgery. MRI and endovaginal sonogram appear to be useful tools in the pre-operative selection for this surgery. Tumour markers are definitely indicated for postmenopausal patients whereas they appear less useful in young patients. With adequate pre-operative selection, both conservative and minimally invasive surgery can be applied with a clear benefit for the patient.
Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, Hôpital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium.
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D000328:Adult; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007813:Laparotomy; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D010052:Ovariectomy; D012189:Retrospective Studies