Neonatal ovarian cyst complicating as subacute intestinal obstruction: a case report

Management varies depending on presentation and size of cyst. Symptomatic ovarian Cysts larger than 5cm or with complex morphology are managed surgically while simple asymptomatic cysts lesser than 5cm may be followed up with regular ultrasonography till resolution which usually occurs by the first year of life. Surgery may be required if complications set in during follow-up. The patient presented with progressive abdominal distension and intolerance to feeds since birth. The case had to be managed by exploratory laparotomy due to the significant size of the cyst (approximately 10x8 cm in size) which was excised in toto by left salpingooophorectomy. Post-operative recovery was uneventful, and baby could be discharged healthy by 3 days.

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