An interesting case of intrauterine torsion of ovarian cyst in a female fetus

Authors

  • Jaya Barla Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MIMER Medical College, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Vaishali K. Nayak Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MIMER Medical College, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Kalpesh Patil Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MIMER Medical College, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20212985

Keywords:

Fetal abdominal masses, Torsion of ovarian cyst, Intrauterine aspiration

Abstract

Fetal ovarian cysts are usually benign and managed conservatively. We report an interesting case of fetal ovarian cyst diagnosed in the antenatal period. Post-delivery, neonate was operated for torsion of the ovarian cyst. The baby recovered well.

 

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2021-07-26

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