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Case Reports
. 1998 Aug;38(3):332-3.
doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1998.tb03080.x.

Ovarian dermoid cyst leakage--a cautionary tale

A G Edwards  1 , A Lawrence, J Tsaltas
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Case Reports

Ovarian dermoid cyst leakage--a cautionary tale

A G Edwards et al. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 1998 Aug.

Abstract

This case illustrates that when a dermoid cyst is punctured, an immediate operative laparoscopy or laparotomy should be performed, along with lavage, to avoid the problems associated with dermoid cyst contents spillage.

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