Ovarian dermoid cyst leakage--a cautionary tale.
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.
Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria.
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Edwards
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D000328:Adult; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*