An endometriotic cyst of the left ovary in pregnancy--a case report.

F O Dare, Ojo Os, O S Ojo, Nwosu So, S O Nwosu
The Central African journal of medicine · 1989 · vol. 35(10) , pp. 509–10 · PMID:2620344 · W2414746358
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This case report details the successful surgical removal of an endometriotic cyst from the left ovary in a Nigerian woman during the 18th week of pregnancy, who subsequently had a healthy vaginal delivery.

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A case of an endometriotic cyst of the left ovary in a pregnant Nigerian woman is presented. Left ovarian cystectomy was performed at the 18th week of gestation. The patient had a spontaneous vaginal delivery of a 3.54kg live male baby.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ovarian Neoplasms Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Nigeria Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic

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