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Left ovarian teratoma infiltrating into sigmoid colon.
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On exploration, a large 8 x 8 cm teratoma arising from the left ovary was found infiltrating the sigmoid colon near the rectosigmoid junction leading to perforation of the sigmoid colon (Figure 1).
Microphotograph of excised teratoma.
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Histopathology revealed mature dermoid with inflammatory reaction (Figure 2).