The pathology, diagnosis and complications of dermoid cysts of the ovary are reviewed. Illustrative cases are reported, and their clinical significance is discussed.

Dermoid Cyst Causes Dermoid cysts are caused when skin and skin structures become trapped during fetal development. Their cell walls are nearly identical to those of the outer skin and may contain ...

"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 ...

Dermoid cysts are usually harmless, but in some cases, you may need to have a dermoid cyst surgically removed. Dermoid cysts are congenital, meaning you’re born with them. They may be found ...

Ovarian dermoid cysts are typically slow growing. The article’s authors note that they have a growth rate of 1.8 millimeters (mm) per year in those who have not experienced menopause.

With some rare exceptions, dermoid cysts are harmless. However, because they can cause complications like infection, damage to nearby bones and nerves, and can be unsightly, people often choose to ...

Dermoid cysts around the eyes are a congenital condition and are mostly harmless. You may need surgery to remove them, though. Learn more about this condition.

Most women who develop a dermoid cyst on their ovaries are around 30 years of age. The strong majority — 98 percent — of ovarian dermoid cysts are benign. However, the discovery and treatment ...

Correspondence Published: 03 September 2004 Deep lamellar keratoplasty in corneal dermoid R Arora, V Jain & D Mehta Eye 19, 920–921 (2005) Cite this article ...