Abstract
A dermoid ovarian cyst is the commonest ovarian cystin women of reproductive age. We report a young woman who presented with a large abdominal mass. We discuss the differential diagnosis and surgical management of a large complex ovarian mass in a young woman.
Highlights
Ovarian cancer is the fifth commonest cancer among women and the most lethal gynaecological malignancy [1]
We report a young woman who presented with a large abdominal mass
It is important to consider these causes when deciding on the appropriate surgical management
Summary
Ovarian cancer is the fifth commonest cancer among women and the most lethal gynaecological malignancy [1]. Due to vague symptoms in the early stages of disease it often presents late, with abdominal distension due to a large mass or ascites [2]. The differential diagnosis of an ovarian mass includes both benign and malignant disease. In young women with a large ovarian mass borderline or malignant disease of the ovary is an important differential to consider [3]. In young women smaller complex ovarian masses could be an endometrioma, a haemorrhagic cyst or a dermoid cyst. It is important to consider these causes when deciding on the appropriate surgical management
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