Laparoscopic management of a parasitic mature cystic teratoma
- Author:
John Paul Y. Reyes
1
;
Chiaoling S. Sua-Lao
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: neovascularization
- MeSH: Human; Female; Adult: 25-44 yrs old; dermoid cyst; laparoscopy
- From: Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 2025;22(1):3-6
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Parasitic dermoid cysts may form from autoamputation of the ovarian mass secondary to torsion or rupture. It may then reimplant in surrounding structures and undergo subsequent neovascularization and further growth. The true incidence of these cases is unknown, however, a study reported a 0.04% incidence among 1,007 cases of dermoid cysts. This report describes the case of a 30-year-old multigravida who presented with an ultrasound finding of an ovarian dermoid cyst, which, upon laparoscopic surgery, turned out to be a parasitic dermoid cyst adherent to the bladder, with grossly normal bilateral ovaries. Theories on the development of parasitic dermoid cyst are also presented.
- Full text:2025092123113444828pjrei 22(1) CReport 1.pdf
