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Dermoid Cyst

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Dermoid Cyst Definition

A mature teratoma characterized by the presence of a cyst which is lined by mature tissue resembling the epidermis and the epidermal appendages. It occurs in the ovary, testis, and extragonadal sites including central nervous system and skin.

Dermoid Cyst Synonyms

Dermoid Cyst, Benign Cystic Teratoma, Dermoid, Mature Cystic Teratoma

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