Dermoid cyst with tooth. X-ray of the pelvis of a 36 year old woman showing a dermoid cyst containing a tooth. The dermoid cyst is seen at centre left (dark region) with a tooth embedded (white,at near centre). Bones of the pelvis are at upper left and right,with the thigh-bones at lower left and right. A dermoid cyst is a benign tumour,usually present from birth,that contains fatty tissue. Some dermoid cysts contain misplaced tissue types such as fragments of bone,cartilage,or in this case a tooth. They occur as painless swellings,sometimes after injury,but may cause discomfort and abdominal swelling. Treatment is by surgical removal in most cases | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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