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Re: Dermoid Cyst From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 13 Dec 2000 10:52:01 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Nancy: "I think my question was missed" Previous message: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD: "Re: mucus,blood in stool" In reply to: A: "Dermoid Cyst" At Wed, 13 Dec 2000, A wrote: > >I have just been diagnosed with a dermoid cyst (4cm)in my left ovary.... >can someone explain to me exactly what is it and why/how I got it? > >Thanks, > >-- >A > A dermoid cyst is a cyst that grows within the ovary and contains various things such as bone, hair, glandular tissue and even occasionally teeth. It originates in the ovary and is one of the most common cysts seen in women. There is a very low malignancy potential. The problem is that they will not go away on their own and will usually continue to grow, necessitating surgical removal... Lynn -- Lynn D. Montgomery, MD Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center Missoula, Montana **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. **Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response. **Thank you for your understanding ;-) Next message: Nancy: "I think my question was missed" Previous message: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD: "Re: mucus,blood in stool" In reply to: A: "Dermoid Cyst"

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