What Is a Dermoid Cyst? A dermoid cyst is an abnormal growth of non-cancerous tissue under the skin. These cysts may contain hair follicles, skin tissue, sweat, and oil. Sometimes cysts also contain ...

A woman has gone viral on TikTok after discovering hair and teeth growing in her uterus – something known as a dermoid cyst. "I just went to the gynaecologist for first time since I had my son," said ...

An ovarian dermoid cyst is a benign or noncancerous cyst that develops on the ovaries. It is a fluid-filled sac that contains tissues such as teeth, skin, hair, and fat. People may also refer to them ...

An exam of the removed cyst showed it was a keratinizing stratified squamous epithelial lining complete with sebaceous adnexa, confirming it was a dermoid cyst, the authors wrote. 2nd surgery Nine ...

A woman’s routine ultrasound reveals a shocking growth inside her body—hair, teeth, and more—raising questions about dermoid ...

In the weeks after my first child was born, I grew accustomed to weird pangs and strange sensations—after all, my body was doing some pretty heavy duty recovery. From hemorrhoids to the re-tightening ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in or on your ovaries. Some cyst types can become large in size and may require surgery. Most ovarian cysts are benign (noncancerous). They typically ...

Peter Weiss, MD, is a practicing OB/GYN and former Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. Functional cysts usually go away on their own after 2-3 menstrual cycles. Endometriomas, ...

Cysts can form in all parts of the body, including the brain. Typically, most brain cysts are benign and do not require surgical removal. If surgery is necessary, the surgeon will either drain or ...