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dermoid cyst

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Disease Overview

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.

Synonyms

  • benign cystic teratoma
  • cystic dermoid choristoma
  • dermoid
  • dermoid choristoma
  • dermoid cyst
  • dermoid cyst, benign
  • dermoid tumor
  • dermoid tumour
  • mature cystic teratoma
  • subcutaneous cystic teratoma
  • teratoma, benign
  • teratoma, benign (morphologic abnormality)
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