Hemorrhagic ovarian cyst in childhood: a case report

J Pediatr Surg. 1996 Jul;31(7):978-9. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(96)90427-3.

Abstract

A 12-year-old girl with massive hemoperitoneum caused by a ruptured hemorrhagic ovarian cyst (HOC) is described. Although HOC is not common in early adolescence, it should be included in the differential diagnosis of any adnexal mass or lower abdominal pain in a girl.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / diagnosis
  • Adnexal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hemoperitoneum / diagnosis
  • Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Rupture