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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Small Bowel Obstruction Masking a Perforated Dermoid Ovarian Cyst.

Ismini Kountouri, Christos Gkogkos, Ioannis Katsarelas, Periklis Dimasis, Amyntas Giotas, Eftychia Kokkali, Miltiadis Chandolias, Nikolaos Gkiatas, Dimitra Manolakaki

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Article in Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors.

Ismini KountouriDepartment of General Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.ORCID 0009-0002-6027-6378
Christos GkogkosGynecology and Obstetrics Department, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.
Ioannis KatsarelasDepartment of General Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.ORCID 0009-0003-8122-0872
Periklis DimasisDepartment of General Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.
Amyntas GiotasGynecology and Obstetrics Department, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.
Eftychia KokkaliDepartment of Radiology, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.
Miltiadis ChandoliasDepartment of General Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.
Nikolaos GkiatasDepartment of General Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.
Dimitra ManolakakiDepartment of General Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 60132 Pieria, Greece.

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Abstract

A 58-year-old female presented with abdominal pain, vomiting and constipation. Laboratory tests indicated elevated white blood cell count and C-reactive protein levels. Imaging via CT scan revealed a large cystic mass in the right ovary, abscesses and generalized small bowel distension, which initially raised suspicion of the existence of ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis. Despite conservative management, the patient's condition did not improve, prompting a laparotomy. Intraoperative findings included generalized peritonitis, significant small bowel dilation due to inflammatory adhesions and a perforated dermoid ovarian cyst. The cyst was resected and a prophylactic ileostomy was installed. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a benign dermoid ovarian cyst. This case illustrates the rare presentation of a perforated dermoid cyst mimicking peritoneal carcinomatosis and emphasizes the importance of considering such complications in the differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction and peritoneal disease. Early recognition and appropriate surgical intervention are crucial for optimal outcomes.

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generalized peritonitisperforated ovarian cystsmall bowel obstruction

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PMCPMC11394457

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