Endometriosis co-existing with bilateral dermoid cysts of the ovaries treated by laparoscopy

West Indian Med J. 2003 Jun;52(2):179-81.

Abstract

Endometriosis co-existing with bilateral dermoid cysts of the ovaries is a rare occurrence although both benign conditions are said to be common in women in the reproductive age group. We present a case of a young woman with primary infertility associated with incapacitating dysmenorrhoea. Sonographic evaluation revealed bilateral ovarian cysts. Video-assisted laparoscopy was performed which revealed bilateral dermoid cysts and endometriotic deposits in the pelvis. The ovarian cysts were enucleated and the endometriotic deposits were endo-coagulated. The patient was treated with GnRH agonist for three months. There have been only two reports of benign and malignant teratomas co-existing with endometriomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermoid Cyst / complications
  • Dermoid Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Dermoid Cyst / surgery
  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Endosonography / methods
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / complications
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome