Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
Ovarian dermoid cysts are the most common neoplasm found in the ovary. They are also the most commonly removed ovarian neoplasm. Still, most reported cases of ovarian dermoid cysts are unilateral, so there is little research on bilateral ovarian dermoids. Nevertheless, bilateral treatment options should be explored, due to an increased likelihood of obtaining complications from a treatment or lack thereof. A meta-analysis on ovarian dermoid literature from 1991 to 2015 was performed to compile a treatment and prognosis for bilateral dermoids. The results found that a bilateral laparoscopic cystectomy was the optimal treatment method when treatment was desired. There was approximately an equal chance of complications from ovarian dermoids with or without surgery. There are several factors though that are put into consideration when making the decision. Ultimately, it is up to the patient and the doctor to decide on an individual case-by-case basis.
ScholarWorks Citation
Skalski, Hilary, "Bilateral Ovarian Dermoid Cysts’ Treatment" (2016). Honors Projects. 560.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/560
