Germ cell - benign ovarian cyst Flashcards
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Germ cell - name 1 benign ovarian cyst ?
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Dermoid cyst
2
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How do Dermoid cysts present?
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Usually assymptomatic
3
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Tx of Dermoid Cyst
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- Diagnose by MRI 2. Surgical excision 3. Torsion may require oophorectomy
4
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What is the most common form of germ cell tumor?
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Dermoid cyst/ Cystic teratoma
5
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What does the Dermoid cyst consist of?
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- Combination of all tissue types; Mesenchymal Epithelial Stromal 2. Any mature tissue such as muscle, cartilage, bone or teeth