Laparoscopy - Mucinous Cystadenoma

Symptoms

A 63 year old woman presented with a short history of abdominal swelling.

Diagnosis

A pelvic ultrasound revealed a 95mm multiseptated cyst of the left ovary. All tumour markers were normal - suggesting a benign lesion.

Procedure

She subsequently underwent laparoscopic removal of both ovaries and tubes. The cyst and ovary were removed intact.

Outcome

The pathology confirmed a benign mucinous cystadenoma. She made an excellent recovery.

Laparoscopic view of large left ovarian cyst. Adjacent to this is a normal right ovary and appendix.

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The normal right ovary and tube are removed.

The left ovary and tube are removed intact.

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Laparoscopic view of the pelvis at the end of the procedure. There is an incidental finding of a small pedunculated fibroid.