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Fimbrial dermoid cyst with elevated CA19-9 levels: A case report
Dan Hay1, Bivas Biswas1, Jaydip Dasgupta1
1University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, United Kingdom.
Case Reports in Women'S Health
|December 25, 2019
Summary
A rare wandering dermoid cyst was found in a fallopian tube, presenting with pelvic pain and elevated cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) levels. Auto-amputation and reimplantation are the suspected causes for this ectopic ovarian teratoma.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Surgical Pathology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Dermoid cysts, also known as mature cystic teratomas, are germ cell tumors typically found in the ovary.
- Ectopic dermoid cysts are rare and often discovered incidentally during gynecological procedures or surgeries.
- Elevated cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) levels can be associated with various conditions, including ovarian neoplasms.
