Benign cystic ovarian teratoma with colorectal involvement. Report of a case and review of the literature.

Abstract

Benign cystic ovarian teratoma is not an uncommon tumor, but its presentation as a bleeding rectal polyp has not been reported previously. A case report and review of the English medical literature are presented with emphasis on the cause, clinical presentation, and management of benign cystic ovarian teratomas with colorectal involvement.