Lateral Distribution of Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

Haya Al-Fozan, Jessica Glassman, Beni Caspi, Z. Appelman, Togas Tulandi
In: The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists · 2003 · vol. 10(4) , pp. 489–490 · doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(05)60152-1 · PMID:14738635 · W2090170616
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This study investigated the lateral distribution of ovarian dermoid cysts, examining their occurrence in the left versus right ovaries.

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Study objectiveTo determine the distribution of ovarian dermoid cysts in a large series of women.DesignObservational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3).SettingUniversity teaching hospitals.PatientsThree hundred thirty-six women.InterventionEvaluation of operative reports.Measurements and main resultsDermoid cysts had a mean diameter of 5.6 cm. They were present in the right ovary (48.8 %), left ovary (37.8%), and bilaterally (13.4%). Unilateral cysts were more frequent in the right ovary (56.4%) than in the left (p = 0.002, odds ratio 1.7, confidence interval 1.2-2.3). This was significantly different from the expected 50% (4.45, chi2). A similar predisposition was found when we included women with bilateral cysts (p < 0.01, OR 1.5, CI 1.1-1.9). Patient age and size of cyst did not differ between those with left and right lesions.ConclusionIn this large cohort of women, ovarian dermoid cysts had a predisposition to a right lateral location.

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