Introduction Periocular dermoid cysts are common and leakage of the lipid or keratin contents leads to an inflammation—often asymptomatic—around the cyst, which may cause adherence of the dermoid cyst ...
A case report and a review of literature. The cystic lesion was totally removed following laminectomy from L5 through S4. Histologically, the tumor was diagnosed as a dermoid cyst. A 50-year-old woman ...
A dermoid cyst is a sac-like growth that is formed in or on the skin. The growth is present at birth and usually occurs on the face near the eyebrow, beneath the skull, on the lower back scalp or on ...
* Teaching assistant in Department of Gynecology, Tufts College Medical School; senior visiting obstetrician, Evangeline Booth Maternity Hospital. Select the format you want to export the citation of ...
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Can a cyst grow teeth and hair inside the body? Everything you need to know about dermoid cysts
A woman’s routine ultrasound reveals a shocking growth inside her body—hair, teeth, and more—raising questions about dermoid cysts and their hidden risks. Keep reading for more details.
Alexander A. Levi, M.D. Teaching assistant in Department of Gynecology, Tufts College Medical School; senior visiting obstetrician, Evangeline Booth Maternity Hospital.
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