Dermoid cyst x ray
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soujanya Thummathati, MBBS [3]
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]
- Calcifications
- Tooth components
Gallery
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![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]](https://www.wikidoc.org/images/9/94/Ovarian-dermoid-11.jpg)
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]](https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/File%3AOvarian-dermoid-11.jpg)
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mature (cystic) ovarian teratoma. Radiopedia. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/mature-cystic-ovarian-teratoma Accessed on February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Intracranial dermoid cyst. Radiopedia. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/intracranial-dermoid-cyst-1 Accessed on February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Intracranial dermoid cyst. Radiopedia. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/intracranial-dermoid-cyst-1 Accessed on February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Image courtesy of Frank GaillardRadiopaedia (original filehere). [1] CreativeCommons BY-SANC
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