title: Abnormal Elevated CA 19-9 in the Dermoid Cyst: A Sign of the Ovarian Torsion?
abstract: Dermoid cyst is the most common germ cell tumor of the ovary containing various tissue elements. Ovarian torsion is a common complication of which ultrasonographic diagnosis is confusing. We report here a 14-year-old adolescent with painless torsion of the ovary including dermoid cyst and with abnormal elevated CA 19-9 serum levels. Elevated CA 19-9 level may be related to ovarian torsion and may predict the extent of tissue necrosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Celal Bayar University, 45010 Manisa, Turkey.
authors.forename: Burcu
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Artunc Ulkumen
authors.forename: Asli
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goker
authors.forename: Halil Gursoy
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Pala
authors.forename: Sercin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ordu