Abnormal Elevated CA 19-9 in the Dermoid Cyst : A Sign of the Ovarian Torsion?

الملخص EN

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.