Dermoid cysts consist of skin cells, tissues and glands typically found in the skin. These glands can continue to produce fluid, and that fluid – trapped in the sac – causes cysts to grow over ...

"Most dermoid cysts are benign, but rarely, they can be cancerous," says Dr Bajekal. However, there are other complications that can arise from developing a dermoid cyst – although these aren't ...

Page is now going to have both of the dermoid cysts cut out, and joked: “I can’t wait for surgery. I’m gonna keep them in a wet specimen jar.” ...

Other types of ovarian cysts include dermoid cysts, which form from reproductive cells that make eggs, and cystadenoma, which develop from cells on the ovary’s surface.

The cyst likely started when Page was pregnant with her son more than two years ago, she said her doctor told her. "For those of you who don't know what a dermoid cyst is, it's a cyst that grows ...

If a cyst’s appearance raises concerns—especially if the woman has elevated CA 125 levels—she will likely be referred to a gynecologic oncologist for specialized evaluation and treatment.