Gangliocytic paraganglioma arising from mature cystic teratoma of the ovary.

Background: Gangliocytic paraganglioma is a rare neoplasm involving the small intestine, stomach, and spinal cord. Ovarian gangliocytic paraganglioma has not been reported in the medical literature.

Case: A 55-year-old caucasian woman underwent exploratory laparotomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for evaluation of a persistent right adnexal mass.

Peritoneal tuberculosis disguised as ovarian cancer: an emerging clinical challenge.

Background: The incidence of peritoneal tuberculosis in the western world has increased over the past decade. The diagnosis is often made at laparotomy for suspected peritoneal carcinomatosis.

Case: A 56-year-old Filipino female underwent exploratory laparotomy for suspected ovarian cancer.