What is Ovarian Dermoid Cyst? All Women Should Know About Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

Author: Sarah

Author: Sarah

Ovarian Dermoid Cyst is a bizarre usually benign tumor in the ovary. Ovarian dermoid cysts of the ovary are also called simply dermoids or ovarian teratomas. dermoids are often filled with a greasy, thick fluid and may contain hair, cartilage and even well-formed teeth. An ovarian dermoid cyst develops from a totipotential germ cell (a primary oocyte) that is retained within the egg sac (ovary). Being totipotential, that cell can give rise to all orders of cells necessary to form mature tissues and often recognizable structures such as hair, bone and sebaceous (oily) material, neural tissue and teeth. Ovarian dermoid cyst is common, constituting about one-third of all benign ovarian tumors. They are often found in young women. Ovarian dermoid cyst may occur at any age but the prime age of detection is in the childbearing years. The average age is 30. Up to 15% of women with ovarian teratomas have them in both ovaries. Ovarian dermoid cyst can range in size from a centimeter (less than a half inch) up to 45 cm (about 17 inches) in diameter. Although the large majority (about 98%) of these tumors are benign, the remaining fraction (about 2%) becomes cancerous (malignant). Ovarian dermoid cyst often causes no symptoms and is noted as an enlargement of the ovary on a routine pelvic exam. However, these cysts can cause the ovary to twist (torsion) and severe pain, and imperil its blood supply. The larger the ovarian dermoid cyst, the greater the risk of rupture with spillage of the greasy contents which can create problems with adhesions, pain etc. Removal of the ovarian dermoid cyst is usually the treatment of choice. This can be done by laparotomy (open surgery) or laparoscopy (with a scope). Torsion (twisting) of the ovary by the cyst is an emergency and calls for urgent surgery. The surgery will involve removing the ovarian dermoid cyst itself; unless it involves the entire ovary, the rest of the ovary is left behind.About the Author:

Sarah is an ex-sufferer of ovarian dermoid cyst. With the ovarian dermoid cyst treatment she used, you can also cure this disease.

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