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Management of Ovarian Dermoid Cyst and Highlight on Chemical Peritonitis

Priyanka Shekarappa

Citation Information : Shekarappa P. Management of Ovarian Dermoid Cyst and Highlight on Chemical Peritonitis. World J Lap Surg 2017; 10 (3):133-134.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10033-1321

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


Abstract

Mature cystic teratomas or dermoid cysts, most common among germ cell tumors of ovary, contribute to 70% of benign neoplasms affecting women of age group less than 30 years. Mature cystic teratomas or dermoid cysts are most commonly mistaken for malignancy in ultrasound.


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