Introduction
Benign mucinous cystadenomas account for 15% of all ovarian neoplasms and up to 80% of all mucinous tumors. Laparoscopy has
become an accepted method of management for ovarian cysts and its role is expanding as large benign adnexal masses more than
10 cm can be managed safely and effectively.
Case report
We report a 25-year-old nulliparous lady with a huge benign mucinous cystadenoma managed by laparoscopic cystectomy, followed
by an early recurrence within 2 months. Left salpingo-oophorectomy was performed on a repeat laparoscopy due to suspicion
of malignancy on ultrasound. Pathology revealed a benign cyst.
Conclusion
Since mucinous tumors are usually benign and multilocular, management of young patients is challenging, especially in the
case of recurrence which is very rare.
Keywords Mucinous cystadenoma - Recurrence - Operative laparoscopy