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Ovarian dermoid cyst

MedGen UID:
68637
•Concept ID:
C0237020
•
Neoplastic Process
Synonym: Dermoid cyst of ovary
 
HPO: HP:0025274
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0008167
OMIM®: 166950

Definition

An cystic ovarian teratoma composed of dermal and epidermal elements and containing tissue components including hair, teeth, bone, thyroid, and others. [from HPO]

Clinical features

From HPO
Ovarian teratoma
MedGen UID:
76072
•Concept ID:
C0280131
•
Neoplastic Process
The presence of a teratoma in the ovary.
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Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVOvarian dermoid cyst

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Conservative treatment versus surgical excision of ovarian dermoid cysts: Impact on ovarian stimulation and IVF cycle success.
Hernandez-Nieto C, Lee JA, Gonzalez K, Mukherjee T, Copperman AB, Sandler B
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2020 Mar;148(3):392-398. Epub 2019 Dec 30 doi: 10.1002/ijgo.13083. PMID: 31828777
Detecting ovarian disorders in primary care.
Oliver A, Overton C
Practitioner 2014 Mar;258(1769):15-9, 2. PMID: 24791406
Malignant transformation within ovarian dermoid cysts: an audit of treatment received and patient outcomes. an Australia New Zealand gynaecological oncology group (ANZGOG) and gynaecologic cancer intergroup (GCIG) study.
Gainford MC, Tinker A, Carter J, Petru E, Nicklin J, Quinn M, Hammond I, Elit L, Lenhard M, Friedlander M
Int J Gynecol Cancer 2010 Jan;20(1):75-81. doi: 10.1111/IGC.0b013e3181c7fccf. PMID: 20130506

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Ovarian Dermoid Cyst Trajectory in Premenarchal Girls.
Aulakh J, Isaacson EE, Compton SD, Rosen MW
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2024 Oct;37(5):495-499. Epub 2024 Jul 14 doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2024.07.003. PMID: 39009070
Cecal dermoid masquerading dermoid cyst of ovary: a case report and review of the literature.
Mishra TS, Jena SK, Kumari S, Purkait S, Ayyanar P, Nayak P
J Med Case Rep 2021 Jan 30;15(1):38. doi: 10.1186/s13256-020-02570-y. PMID: 33514417Free PMC Article
Ovarian Dermoid Cysts Associated with Paraneoplastic Syndrome N-methyl-D-aspartic Acid Receptor Antibodies Encephalitis.
Pekar-Zlotin M, Rabinovich I, Goldrat I, Vaknin Z, Gidoni Y, Zur-Naaman H, Maymon R, Smorgick N
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2021 Jun;28(6):1190-1193. Epub 2020 Sep 24 doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.09.018. PMID: 32979534
Management of ovarian dermoid cysts in the pediatric and adolescent population.
Savasi I, Lacy JA, Gerstle JT, Stephens D, Kives S, Allen L
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2009 Dec;22(6):360-4. Epub 2009 Jul 8 doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2008.12.008. PMID: 19589709
Excision of ovarian dermoid cyst by laparoscopy and by laparotomy.
Lin P, Falcone T, Tulandi T
Am J Obstet Gynecol 1995 Sep;173(3 Pt 1):769-71. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(95)90338-0. PMID: 7573241

Diagnosis

Ovarian Dermoid Cyst Trajectory in Premenarchal Girls.
Aulakh J, Isaacson EE, Compton SD, Rosen MW
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2024 Oct;37(5):495-499. Epub 2024 Jul 14 doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2024.07.003. PMID: 39009070
'Sack of marbles' in mature cystic ovarian teratoma.
Lee KH
Abdom Radiol (NY) 2017 May;42(5):1616-1617. doi: 10.1007/s00261-017-1059-x. PMID: 28138731
From syncope episode to the diagnosis of ovarian dermoid cyst associated with a cystadenoma.
Gheorghisan-Galateanu AA, Carsote M, Dumitrascu A, Geleriu A, Terzea D, Poiana C
J Pak Med Assoc 2016 Mar;66(3):354-6. PMID: 26968295
A pelvic retroperitoneal schwannoma mimicking an ovarian dermoid cyst in pregnancy.
Ibraheim M, Ikomi A, Khan F
J Obstet Gynaecol 2005 Aug;25(6):620-1. doi: 10.1080/01443610500243752. PMID: 16234165
Salmonella infection of an ovarian dermoid cyst.
Matsubayashi T, Hamajima T, Asano K, Mizukami A, Seguchi M, Kohno C, Inukai K, Tobayama S
Pediatr Int 2001 Apr;43(2):164-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.2001.01351.x. PMID: 11285070

Therapy

The superinfection of a dermoid cyst.
Luk J, Quaas A, Garner E
Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol 2007;2007:41473. doi: 10.1155/2007/41473. PMID: 17641723Free PMC Article
Ovarian dermoid cyst leakage--a cautionary tale.
Edwards AG, Lawrence A, Tsaltas J
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 1998 Aug;38(3):332-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1998.tb03080.x. PMID: 9761167
Excision of ovarian dermoid cyst by laparoscopy and by laparotomy.
Lin P, Falcone T, Tulandi T
Am J Obstet Gynecol 1995 Sep;173(3 Pt 1):769-71. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(95)90338-0. PMID: 7573241
Sebaceous carcinoma arising in a benign dermoid cyst of the ovary.
Changchien CC, Chen L, Eng HL
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1994 Apr;73(4):355-8. doi: 10.3109/00016349409015780. PMID: 8160548
Salmonella infection of ovarian dermoid cyst.
Sidahmed H, Hassan A
Br Med J 1975 Jul 19;3(5976):140. doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5976.140. PMID: 237598Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Cecal dermoid masquerading dermoid cyst of ovary: a case report and review of the literature.
Mishra TS, Jena SK, Kumari S, Purkait S, Ayyanar P, Nayak P
J Med Case Rep 2021 Jan 30;15(1):38. doi: 10.1186/s13256-020-02570-y. PMID: 33514417Free PMC Article
Squamous cell carcinoma and osteosarcoma arising from a dermoid cyst--a case report and review of literature.
Allam-Nandyala P, Bui MM, Caracciolo JT, Hakam A
Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2010 Jan 10;3(3):313-8. PMID: 20224730Free PMC Article
Pregnancy outcome of patients with dermoid and other benign ovarian cysts.
Katz L, Levy A, Wiznitzer A, Sheiner E
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010 May;281(5):811-5. Epub 2009 Jun 25 doi: 10.1007/s00404-009-1158-1. PMID: 19554342
Excision of ovarian dermoid cyst by laparoscopy and by laparotomy.
Lin P, Falcone T, Tulandi T
Am J Obstet Gynecol 1995 Sep;173(3 Pt 1):769-71. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(95)90338-0. PMID: 7573241
Malignancy arising in cystic ovarian teratomas. A report of 24 cases.
Stamp GW, McConnell EM
Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1983 Jul;90(7):671-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1983.tb09289.x. PMID: 6871135

Clinical prediction guides

A modified technique to reduce spillage and operative time: laparoscopic ovarian dermoid cyst enucleation 'in a bag'.
Campo S, Campo V
Gynecol Obstet Invest 2011;71(1):53-8. Epub 2010 Dec 15 doi: 10.1159/000320737. PMID: 21160195
Pregnancy outcome of patients with dermoid and other benign ovarian cysts.
Katz L, Levy A, Wiznitzer A, Sheiner E
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010 May;281(5):811-5. Epub 2009 Jun 25 doi: 10.1007/s00404-009-1158-1. PMID: 19554342
Virilizing ovarian dermoid cyst with leydig cells.
Hoffman JG, Strickland JL, Yin J
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2009 Jun;22(3):e39-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2008.05.012. PMID: 19539195
Characteristic fat-fluid level at ultrasonography of ovarian dermoid cyst.
Owre A, Pedersen JF
Acta Radiol 1991 Jul;32(4):317-9. PMID: 1863504
Krukenberg tumors of the ovary: a clinicopathologic analysis of 112 cases.
Yakushiji M, Tazaki T, Nishimura H, Kato T
Nihon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi 1987 Mar;39(3):479-85. PMID: 3031182

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