Dermoid Cyst
A dermoid cyst is a congenital cyst that contains tissue normally found in skin, such as hair, sebaceous glands, and sometimes teeth. Most are benign and treated by excision.
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Common Locations
- Face, especially near eyebrows
- Scalp
- Neck
- Ovaries (ovarian teratoma)
- Spine
Treatment
- Surgical excision
- Imaging before removal for deeper cysts
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References
- AAD. Cyst Resources.