Laparoscopic Dermoid Cystectomy & IVF
Symptoms
A 31 year old woman presented with infertility.
Diagnosis
A pelvic Ultrasound revealed a 7cm left ovarian dermoid cyst. Her partner had a semen analysis which revealed a low count (oligo-ospermia). He commenced anti-oxidants.
Procedure
She subsequently underwent Laparoscopic dermoid cystectomy. The follow up semen analysis again revealed a low count.
Outcome
The couple went through one cycle of IVF and conceived a baby girl.
Large left dermoid cyst.
The contents of the dermoid cyst - several compartments.
Hair is seen in a dermid cyst.
Normal ovarian tissue is carefully preserved and ongoing remodelling of the left ovary will continue.
The pelvis at the end of the procedure.