Benign Cystic Teratoma of the Fallopian Tube: An Incidental Finding at the Time of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?

This case report is on an incidental discovery of a benign cystic teratoma of the fallopian tube. This mass was noted at the time of a total laparascopic hysterectomy for dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. Since teratoma of the fallopian tube are very rare, with approximately 60 case reports worldwide, several authors have advised reporting each case for statistical purposes for tracking worldwide, to expand the database for study of this most unusual occurrence. Though benign, these teratomas are not always asymptomatic and can be a causative factor for torsion or ectopic pregnancies. There is reasonable evidence that in this case the dermoid caused an ectopic pregnancy.