The Superinfection of Dermoid Cysts in Nigeria

Authors

  • Wilson Onuigbo Department of Pathology, The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
  • Timothy Nwabunike Surgery, The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
  • Joseph Ojukwu Surgery, The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.9/2016.3.11/9.11.115.116

Abstract

Mature cystic teratoma of the ovary may be complicated by torsion, rupture, and malignant change, but is rarely complicated by infection. Here we report two cases. One was associated with subumbilical hernia operation, and the other followed appendectomy. In all probability, the complication was due to nosocomial infection in this developing community. This is of forensic importance.

Keywords:

Teratoma, Cyst, Ovary, Superinfection, Nigeria

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Published

2016-12-03

How to Cite

Onuigbo, W. ., Nwabunike, T. ., & Ojukwu, J. . (2016). The Superinfection of Dermoid Cysts in Nigeria. International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 3(11), 115–116. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.9/2016.3.11/9.11.115.116

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 11 (2016)

Section

Articles