title: [Ovarian dermoid cyst complicated by chemical peritonitis. Case report].
abstract: Dermoid cyst is the most frequent benign ovarian tumor. Its spontaneous or more frequently iatrogenic intraperitoneal rupture may lead to a chemical peritonitis. This is a rare complication but with a potentially dangerous issue. We report a case of a patient who developed chemical peritonitis after laparoscopic management of ovarian dermoid cysts. Three further interventions, associated with systemic anti-inflammatory treatment, were necessary to resolve symptoms completely. On the basis of this case, we aim to re-access the characteristics of dermoid cysts and highlight in particular the potential complication of chemical peritonitis and the following attitude to avoid this.
authors.affiliation: Service de Gynécologie Chirurgicale, Hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, 2 Avenue Oscar-Lambret, 59037 Lille cedex, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rubod
authors.forename: J-P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Triboulet
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vinatier
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones