Title: A Case of Dermoid Cyst with Tortion
Author: Dr Puja Dubey
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v10i10.05
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%.
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