Chocolate Endometrial Cyst: A Case Report

Introduction: Chocolate cysts are noncancerous, fluid-filled cysts that typically form deep within the ovaries. They get their name from their brown, tar- like appearance, looking something like melted chocolate. They're also called ovarian endometriomas [1]. Case Presentation: The authors report an unusual case of chocolate endometrial cyst. During history collection it found that patient develop a severe pain at midnight, after all the investigation the ultrasonography they diagnosed probe tenderness in RIF. Significant free fluid in abdominal cavity. Well circumscribed mix echoic mass lesion seen in hypogastric region more in right paraumbilical region with eccentrically placed small tubular structure visualized. Mass lesion of size 110mmx110mm. USG guided tapping done, the ascitic fluid smears shows fresh RBC's and other blood cells entrapped in fibrin clot. Background is haemorrhagic and malignant cells are absent. Abdominal surgery was done and chocolate cyst was removed and sent to histopathology for further investigations. Conclusion: In this study, author mainly focus on expert surgical management and excellent nursing care which leads to fast recovery of patient. After conversation with patient her response was positive and after nursing management and treatment she was discharged without any postoperative complications and satisfaction of recovery.