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Dermoid cysts are rare, benign (non-cancerous) tumors that are contained in a thick dermis-like wall. These cysts contain normal, mature tissue such as hair, teeth, bone, nails, eyes, and blood. Most are present at birth, but often are not found or identified until later. They are often, but not always, found in the ovaries or on the head or neck.

Top Resources on Dermoid Cysts

• eMedicineHealth: Dermoid Cyst Removal
• eMedicine: Dermoid Cyst
• University of Virgina Health System: Dermoid Cyst
• HealthScout (via USA Today): Description of Ovarian Cysts: Dermoid Cysts
• YourTotalHealth: Ovarian Health: What Is a Dermoid Cyst?
• American Association for Pediatric Opthalmology and Strabismus: Dermoid Cyst
• Estronaut: When the Ovaries Grow Hair
• MedicineNet: Definition of Dermoid Cyst of the Ovary
• Wikipedia: Dermoid Cyst

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