Abnormal Elevated CA 19-9 in the Dermoid Cyst: A Sign of the Ovarian Torsion?. (11th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Artunc Ulkumen, Burcu; Goker, Asli; Pala, Halil Gursoy; Ordu, Sercin
• Other Names: Liang C.-C. Academic Editor.; Shaco-Levy R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-06-11
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/860505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Dermoid cyst is the most common germ cell tumor of the ovary containing various tissue elements. Ovarian torsion is a common complication of which ultrasonographic diagnosis is confusing. We report here a 14-year-old adolescent with painless torsion of the ovary including dermoid cyst and with abnormal elevated CA 19-9 serum levels. Elevated CA 19-9 level may be related to ovarian torsion and may predict the extent of tissue necrosis.