Case report of ruptured endometriotic cyst in pregnancy treated by laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy.
Pregnancy is thought to have an ameliorating effect on endometriosis, inducing a state of quiescence. We report a case of ruptured endometriotic cyst in pregnancy successfully treated by laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. Our patient subsequently progressed uneventfully to deliver a healthy baby girl at term. Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy in pregnancy, even with ruptured cysts, appeared to be safe in trained hands with similar benefits of reduced post-operative morbidity.
Loh
F H
FH
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Chua
S P
SP
Khalil
R
R
Ng
S C
SC
D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous