Dysgerminoma of the ovary: incidental finding during cesarean section

Abstract

Two cases are presented of dysgerminoma found incidentally at the time of cesarean section. The first was an elective repeat operation and in the second case operation was carried out for fetal distress. In both cases a unilateral salpingooophorectomy was performed. Both patients have been free of recurrence 3 years following the diagnosis. One of them delivered a healthy baby 2 years after the operation. Since dysgerminoma is more prevalent among young females, its coexistence with pregnancy is more expected. Early diagnosis and treatment for pure dysgerminoma provides a good prognosis and fertility can be preserved in selected cases.