U.S. Department of Defense
Date of this Version
2011
Abstract
Dermoid cyst, or mature cystic teratoma, is the most common type of ovarian germ cell tumor. It is frequently multi-cystic, and contains sebaceous fluid as well as hair, teeth, bone, and skin. Dermoid cyst is a relatively common ovarian tumor that is an infrequent cause of abdominal and flank pain.
Comments
Published in Journal of Emergency Medicine (2011) 41(3): pp. 296–297; doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.04.056