Disease Type Information
Dermoid Cysts (Teratomas)
Dermoid cysts are benign tumors that contain tissues such as hair, skin, teeth, or even thyroid tissue. They develop from germ cells and are present from birth but may not be discovered until later in life.
Symptoms
⚠️Often asymptomatic until large
⚠️Pelvic pain or pressure
⚠️Abdominal swelling
⚠️Feeling of fullness
⚠️Pain during intercourse
⚠️Urinary frequency if pressing on bladder
⚠️Risk of ovarian torsion (twisting)
Causes & Risk Factors
🔍Develop from germ cells (egg cells)
🔍Present from birth (congenital)
🔍Contain embryonic tissue
🔍Can grow slowly over years
🔍Exact cause unknown
Diagnosis Methods
✓Pelvic ultrasound showing mixed echogenicity
✓CT scan or MRI for detailed imaging
✓Characteristic appearance on imaging
✓May show calcifications (teeth, bone)
✓Blood tests (tumor markers usually normal)
Treatment Options
💊Surgical removal (cystectomy) recommended
💊Laparoscopic surgery preferred
💊Complete removal to prevent recurrence
💊Ovary preservation when possible
💊Histopathology to confirm diagnosis
💊Rarely cancerous (1-2% malignant transformation)
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