Salmonella Enterica Serotype Typhi Infection In An Ovarian Dermoid Cyst: An Atypical Presentation

Suppurative infection of ovarian dermoid cyst due to Salmonella Enterica serotype Typhi is an extremely rare occurrence. In view of rarity, we present a case of 30 year old patient with a left ovarian dermoid where Salmonella Typhi was isolated from aspirated material. In our patient, ovary may have been seeded by both hematogenous route and direct spread from intestine. She was later on operated for bilateral salpingo –oophorectomy and treated with Ceftriaxone. Patient was discharged in good condition.