Germ cell - benign ovarian cyst Flashcards

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Germ cell - name 1 benign ovarian cyst ?

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Dermoid cyst

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How do Dermoid cysts present?

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Usually assymptomatic

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Tx of Dermoid Cyst

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  1. Diagnose by MRI 2. Surgical excision 3. Torsion may require oophorectomy
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What is the most common form of germ cell tumor?

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Dermoid cyst/ Cystic teratoma

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What does the Dermoid cyst consist of?

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  1. Combination of all tissue types; Mesenchymal Epithelial Stromal 2. Any mature tissue such as muscle, cartilage, bone or teeth
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