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Dermoid cyst x ray

Introduction

Overview

Overview

X rays may be helpful in the diagnosis of dermoid cysts. Findings on pelvic x ray suggestive of ovarian demoid cyst may include calcifications and tooth components.[1] On x-rays, dermoid cysts are characterized by a focal lucency due to the fatty sebum.[2] X rays may appear normal in other dermoid cysts.

X Ray

X Ray

  • X rays may be helpful in the diagnosis of dermoid cysts.
  • On x-rays, dermoid cysts are characterized by a focal lucency due to the fatty sebum.[3]
  • X rays may appear normal in smaller dermoid cysts.

Ovarian Dermoid Cyst

  • Findings on pelvic x ray suggestive of ovarian demoid cyst may include:[1]
  • Lucency in the pelvis with a calcific density (more or less tooth-shaped) at the periphery (arrow). This is classical of a dermoid cyst with tooth.[4]
    Lucency in the pelvis with a calcific density (more or less tooth-shaped) at the periphery (arrow). This is classical of a dermoid cyst with tooth.[4]
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mature (cystic) ovarian teratoma. Radiopedia. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/mature-cystic-ovarian-teratoma Accessed on February 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ Intracranial dermoid cyst. Radiopedia. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/intracranial-dermoid-cyst-1 Accessed on February 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ Intracranial dermoid cyst. Radiopedia. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/intracranial-dermoid-cyst-1 Accessed on February 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ Image courtesy of Frank GaillardRadiopaedia (original filehere). [1] CreativeCommons BY-SANC


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