title: A rare case of de novo gigantic ovarian abscess within an endometrioma.
abstract: We are reporting a rare case of de novo ovarian abscess in an endometrioma. Ovarian abscess within an endometrioma is a rare gynecological problem, but de novo abscess in the endometrioma is even rarer. Most of the ovarian abscesses develop in the endometriomas following interventions, e.g., aspiration, pelvic surgery, and oocyte retrieval. We are presenting a case of a spontaneous giant abscess in a large ovarian cyst in a nulliparous woman who presented with acute abdomen. Patient was treated in a district general hospital with multidisciplinary approach. Thirteen liters of the pus were drained. She has had a sub total (supra cervical) hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) performed. Histology of the abscess wall confirmed endometriotic nature of the cyst. Patient made an uneventful recovery and was discharged home on the 14th postoperative day. This case highlights that endometrioma and its complication can present as a surgical emergency and should be dealt as one.
authors.affiliation: Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK. aishadr@gmail.com
authors.forename: Aisha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hameed
authors.forename: Vaishali
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mehta
authors.forename: Prabha
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sinha
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery