10 Causes of Ovarian Cysts
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #5: Dermoid Cysts
Dermoid cysts are also called teratomas. They can contain tissue, such as hair, skin or teeth, because they form from embryonic cells and are rarely cancerous. These dermoid cysts mature and grow slowly.
The treatment for dermoid cysts usually involves surgery to remove preferably without spillage of the contents of the cyst due to the risk of malignancy. In rare cases where the dermoid cyst is malignant, adults usually have a squamous cell carcinoma while children and infants are more likely to have an endodermal sinus tumor.
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