Ovarian mature cystic teratoma with fistula formation into the rectum: a case report

Massive serous cyst adenoma with ovarian abscess causing fatal septicaemia

Isolated unilateral ovarian tumour without obvious concomitant tubal pathology is unlikely to cause intrabdominal abscess or septicaemia. Benign serous cystadenoma is a fairly common ovarian tumour but rarely causes fatality. We present a patient in mid-30s with massive ovarian serous cystadenoma presenting with abscess and septicaemia, leading to mortality. To our knowledge, no previous serous cystadenoma causing abscess formation has been reported before.

Diagnostic value of endoscopic ultrasonography in pelvic masses with bowel involvement

Benign and malignant pelvic masses with or without intestinal invasion are common in women of childbearing age. Patients may have nonspecific symptoms and signs or experience no symptoms. Laparoscopic resection of pelvic masses is currently the mainstream treatment; therefore, accurate preoperative evaluation is not only essential for patients suspected of having intestinal invasion, but also extremely important for the selection of follow-up treatment. Procedures, including endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), pelvic magnetic resonance imaging, abdominal computed tomography, vaginal ultrasonography, barium enema, and colonoscopy, aid in determining the presence, depth, and histology of the disease. In particular, the wide application and continuous developments in EUS techniques have improved the diagnostic accuracy for intestinal subepithelial and peripheral organ lesions. This article reviewed the clinical value of EUS in the diagnosis of benign and malignant pelvic masses with bowel involvement.

Tumor-Bowel Fistula as a Rare Form of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer-Imaging and Treatment: Preliminary Report

BACKGROUND

The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the value of imaging techniques, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in the diagnosis of a tumor-bowel fistula as a rare form of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) relapse. We also performed an initial assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment of this form of relapse.

METHODS

The study group consisted of eight patients with suspected platinum-sensitive recurrence in the form of a tumor/bowel fistula. All patients finished their first line of chemotherapy and subsequently showed complete remission for 6 months or more. To qualify patients for further treatment, CT and MRI were performed, which suggested the presence of a fistula between the recurrent tumor and intestine. DESKTOP study criteria were used to qualify patients for secondary cytoreduction. Second-line chemotherapy was given after secondary debulking.

RESULTS

In all patients, fistulas formed between the tumor and large bowel. On CT, the fistulas were indirectly visible. In all cases, the fistula was visible on MR images, which showed hypointensity on the T2 and T1 post-contrast sequences but did not show restricted diffusion on the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) sequence. Patients who were qualified for the study underwent secondary debulking with bowel resection. In all eight cases, the fistula between the tumor and surrounding organs was confirmed. During surgery, seven intestinal anastomoses and one colostomy were performed. No residual macroscopic tumor remained in seven cases (resection R0-87.5%). The progression-free survival (PFS) was 8.4-22.6 months (median 13.4). In the group with cytoreduction R0, the median PFS was 15.5 months (12-22).

CONCLUSION

In patients with suspected EOC recurrence with clinically suspected fistula, CT scan is not sufficient. In CT, the presence of a fistula is suspected based on indirect symptoms. MRI, as a method with much greater tissue resolution, confirms the diagnosis. In addition, MRI can identify the point of the tumor/bowel junction. This is especially true with a large infiltration covering several intestinal parts. Bowel resection with simultaneous anastomosis is a good and safe solution for these patients. However, appropriate qualification for the procedure is necessary, which will allow for surgery without residual macroscopic disease (R0 surgery). Due to the small number of cases, our results cannot be generalized. We treat them as a hypothesis that can be verified in a larger study.

Ovarian Mature Cystic Teratoma is an Independent Risk Factor for the Premature Rupture of Membranes in Pregnancy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Background

Ovarian mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) are the most common tumors in pregnant women. The premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a typical complication of pregnancy; however, the relationship between MCT and PROM is unknown. Therefore, we aimed to determine whether MCT is associated with the occurrence of PROM during pregnancy.

Methods

The data of patients with adnexal masses during pregnancy between January 2017 and August 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Ovarian cystectomy was performed during cesarean delivery or after vaginal delivery. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used for statistical analysis.

Results

A total of 234 patients with histopathological results were included. Among these patients, 21 occurred PROM during pregnancy, of which 11 were diagnosed with MCT. Compared with other subtypes, MCT (p=0.025) showed a stronger correlation with PROM and was an independent risk factor for PROM (odds ratio [OR], 2.811; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.096-7.215; p=0.032). Furthermore, we found that MCT with a diameter >5 cm (p=0.0037) was more likely to promote the development of PROM than those that with a diameter <5 cm.

Conclusion

MCT was an independent risk factor for PROM during pregnancy. Positive actions and preventative clinical treatments should be fully taken into consideration by clinicians for pregnant women with MCTs, especially those ≥5 cm in diameter, to reduce the clinical complications related to MCT-associated PROM.

Pilimiction, a Rare Presentation of Ovarian Teratoma: A Case Report

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Case Presentation

Conclusion

Ovarian dermoid cyst complicated by small bowel obstruction, entero-ovarian fistula formation, and malignant degeneration

Dermoid cysts, or mature cystic teratomas, are complicated by malignant degeneration in only 1-2% of cases. Rarely, dermoid cysts result in complications of small bowel obstruction or entero-ovarian fistula formation. In the current report we present the case of a 59-year-old female with a known dermoid cyst who presented with leukocytosis and was discovered to have a small bowel obstruction at the level of an ileo-ovarian fistula. The patient was taken to the operating room and was treated with total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy, and short segment small bowel resection. Review of the surgical pathology revealed areas of malignant degeneration within the dermoid cyst to squamous cell carcinoma. To our knowledge, this is only the second reported case of an ovarian dermoid cyst complicated by small bowel obstruction, entero-ovarian fistula formation, and malignant degeneration.