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.
Edwards
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Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria.
Lawrence
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Tsaltas
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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*