The topic Ovarian Dermoid Cyst you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Dermoid Cyst of Ovary.

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• Teratoma of ovary is a rare type of ovarian tumor that arises from the germ cells in females. Most teratoma tumors are either mature or immature. A majority of benign teratomas are mature, while a majority of malignant teratomas are immature
• Dermoid Cyst of Ovary is a type of mature cystic teratoma. However, unlike mature cystic teratomas that consist of tissues from the germ layer, namely ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm; a dermoid cyst has only hair, skin, and adnexal structures
• It is the most common germ cell tumor involving the ovary, reported in the medical literature. Nearly, 7 in 10 benign ovarian tumors observed during the child-bearing phase of women are Ovarian Dermoid Cysts
• The Dermoid Cyst of Ovary is a benign slow-growing tumor. It usually consists of a single cyst filled with sebaceous material. The cause of formation of this teratoma type is unknown. Also, presently, the risk factors for the same are not well-established
• In many cases, no signs and symptoms of teratoma are observed and these tumors are diagnosed incidentally. Some tumors may grow to large sizes and cause obstructive signs and symptoms
• The treatment of Dermoid Cyst of Ovary involves surgery in most cases. In a majority of cases, the prognosis is excellent with appropriate early treatment, since it is a benign tumor. However, some tumors may undergo a malignant transformation; in which case, the prognosis depends upon several factors including the stage of the tumor

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