Pelvic abscess and perforation of the sigmoid colon by a segment of benign cystic teratoma: an unusual complication of induced abortion
Giustini, F.G.; Sohn, S.; Khosravi, H.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 20(5): 291-292
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 671405 Document Number: 134301
The case described here reports on an extremely unusual complication of induced abortion: the rupture of a benign cystic teratoma with spillage of its contents within the walled-off area of the pelvic cavity, and with subsequent infection culminating in a large pelvic abscess. The patient in question was admitted to the hospital for severe pelvic pain. After colpotomy was performed, a large amount of pus was drained out, and the patient was put on antibiotics. A subsequent laparotomy showed a dermatoid cyst on the right ovary, and it was surgically removed. No further complications were observed.