Surgical Management of a Giant Ovarian Cyst in an Adolescent

Introduction: Ovarian cysts constitute a common pathology in adult women and are often asymptomatic. However, there is little epidemiological data on its distribution among adolescents. Observation: Through clinical observation, we retrace the diagnostic difculties encountered and the possible surgical options to manage two cystic ovarian lesions including a giant cyst in a 17-year-old girl who beneted from a laparotomy for bilateral cystectomy with ovarian preservation. Laparotomy is a viable option for giant ovarian cysts when imaging cannot rule Conclusion: out the malignancy of a lesion in adolescents