Recurrent Ovarian Cysts
Symptoms
A 27 year old woman presented with a recurrent left ovarian cyst. She had previously had a large ovarian cyst removed overseas at the age of 18 years. This was performed as a laparotomy and she recalls a long recovery in hospital.
Diagnosis
A pelvic ultrasound revealed an 8cm left ovarian cyst and a smaller 3.8cm right ovarian cyst. Tumour markers were normal suggesting benign cysts.
Procedure
An Operative Laparoscopy was performed. This revealed a large left ovarian cyst and a smaller right ovarian cyst. The pathology revealed bilateral benign serous cystadenomata.
Outcome
The woman made a rapid recovery following a laparoscopic procedure.
