Abstract

Introduction

• Dermoid cyst are the most common benign germ cell tumors of the ovary (95%) marked by the presence of mature tissues derived from three germ cell layers-endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm.
• They are usually with smooth surface contain sebaceous material, hair, bone cartilage, thyroid tissue and bronchial, mucous are found. The wall is lined by squamous epithelium.
• Dermoid cyst constitutes 97% of teratoma. The tumor is bilateral in about 15-20%.
• Torsion is the most common and rupture is an uncommon complication.
• The chance of malignancy is about 1-2%. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common.
• 40% of dermoid cyst (2-3) may be present in the same ovary
• Risk of squamous cell carcinoma is common being 2-3%.