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Hidradenoma papilliferum (HP) is a rare benign tumor of the apocrine gland and is commonly seen at the anogenital region. A 32-year-old post-hysterectomy woman presented with excessive vaginal discharge and itching. Small polypoidal mass was noted at vault. Excision of the lesion was done, and histopathology confirmed HP. The patient is symptom free following excision. This case report highlights the presence of pluripotent cells in the vagina and their differentiation into any cell lineage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Dermoid cyst accounts for 10-20 % of all ovarian tumors. Traditionally giant ovarian cysts have been removed through a midline laparotomy. Here we report a case of laparoscopy-assisted removal of a giant dermoid cyst in an adolescent girl. Case Presentation: A 17-year-old girl presented with a complaint of abdominal distension for 7 months. Abdominal examination revealed a well-defined tense cystic mass arising from the pelvis and extending up to the epigastric region. CT scan of abdomen and pelvis reported a mature teratoma of size 25.5x19.9x35cm of the right ovary. Laparoscopic excision of the cyst was performed following extracorporeal drainage of the cyst. Conclusion: Laparoscopy-assisted removal of a giant ovarian dermoid cyst is a feasible mode of treatment irrespective of its size provided malignancy has been ruled out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]