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A Para-Ovarian Cyst Infected With Salmonella: A Case Report.
Vasu Vashishtha1, Brij B Agarwal1, Chandra Mansukhani2
1Laparoscopic and General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Cureus
|March 26, 2026
Summary
This case report details the first instance of Salmonella infection in a para-ovarian dermoid cyst. The rare extraintestinal Salmonella manifestation highlights the need for thorough investigation in unexplained fevers, even with negative cultures.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Extraintestinal Salmonella infections are uncommon, with ovarian involvement being particularly rare.
- Para-ovarian dermoid cysts are typically benign germ cell tumors, and infection within them is exceedingly rare.
- No prior reports exist of Salmonella infection specifically within a para-ovarian dermoid cyst.
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