Torsion of huge cystic teratoma of ovary with multiple fibroids uterus: a case report and review of literature
Keywords:
Teratoma, Torsion, LeiomyomaAbstract
Ovarian teratomas and leimyomas are tumours of reproductive age group. But simultaneous occurrence of these tomours is rare. Here we present a rare case of benign cystic teratoma which underwent torsion along with multiple uterine fibroids.
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