Ovarian Dermoid Research Articles

Electron microscopic aspects of teeth taken from the ovarian dermoid cysts.

1. Teeth taken from the ovarian dermoid cyst resemble those of the oral derivation in respect of macroscopic morphology, lustre, hardness and optical microscopic findings.However, when studied under the electron microscope the following interesting features are revealed.2. Enamel is imperfectly formed and, for this reason, apatite crystals which form an important and principal constituent of enamel cannot be morphologically ascertainable.Masses of amorphous calcium that are raised and smooth in outer appearance are found diffusedly here and there in enamel.3. Dentin is also structurally imperfect. The imperfectly formed matrix and tubules give characteristically imperfect images.4. Because of defective formation of dentin and cementum, the collagenous fibers are found to lack cross striations that are characteristic of them.

Chromatographic separation of ovarian dermoid cyst lipids and prostaglandins

Using Florisil column chromatography the ovarian dermoid cyst lipids were fractionated. Temperature-programmed gas chromatography showed the presence of C 14 to C 40 saturated hydrocarbons. The cholesteryl fraction had a high content of mysristic acid, 17.5%. There were no marked differences in the fatty acid composition of glycerides between mono-, di- and triglycerides except for some differences in the content of saturated fatty acids. A glass paper chromatographic method was developed for the separation and identification of prostaglandins. The following components were identified: PGA, PGB, PGE 1, PGE 2, PGF 1α and PGF 2α.

Primary malignant melanoma in an ovarian dermoid cyst

Departments of Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York M E L A N 0 M A s are among the rarest malignant tumors arising in ovarian dermoid cysts. MarcialRojas and Ramirez de Avellanol accepted only the earlier cases of Amanns and Otkens as primary melanomas and reported a malignant melanoma associated with junctional changes in the surrounding skin epithelium of the dermoid cyst, convincing evidence that the tumor was primary in the dermoid. Subsequently, Bruning4 reported a melanoma with findings suggesting origin in a dermoid. We are reporting another melanoma which clearly was primary in an ovarian dermoid cyst.

Rectovesical Fistula Following an Ovarian Dermoid with Recurrent Vesical Calculus: A Case Report

Rectovesical Fistula Following an Ovarian Dermoid with Recurrent Vesical Calculus: A Case Report

Ovarian Dermoid Presenting as Ectopic

Ovarian Dermoid Presenting as Ectopic

The conservative management of dermoid cysts involving both ovaries

Reference has been made to reports of conservative ovarian surgery in the presence of bilateral ovarian dermoids. It is pointed out that the salvage of exceedingly small pieces of ovarian tissue has protected the patient against sudden surgical menopause and that in this case very small pieces of tissue have been adequate to produce normal periods. I have practiced conservative ovarian surgery in a large number of women requiring surgery during the past thirty years and the results have been satisfactory. This paper deals specifically with the treatment of bilateral ovarian dermoid cysts because it is still not unusual practice for surgeons to remove both ovaries when these are found. Such surgery frequently is not warranted. Emphasis, therefore, is placed on the fact that conservative ovarian surgery is possible and ultimately is of great benefit to those few patients who have ovarian dermoids.

Report on a case of metaplasia of the pulp of a tooth found in an ovarian dermoid cyst

Australian Dental JournalVolume 3, Issue 1 p. 25-29 Report on a case of metaplasia of the pulp of a tooth found in an ovarian dermoid cyst Lorna M. A. Green B.A., B.Sc., Lorna M. A. Green B.A., B.Sc. Lecturer in Histology, Department of Anatomy, University of AdelaideSearch for more papers by this author Lorna M. A. Green B.A., B.Sc., Lorna M. A. Green B.A., B.Sc. Lecturer in Histology, Department of Anatomy, University of AdelaideSearch for more papers by this author First published: February 1958 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1834-7819.1958.tb01814.xCitations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume3, Issue1February 1958Pages 25-29 RelatedInformation

A Case of Ovarian Dermoid Cyst Involving Thyroid Tissue

A Case of Ovarian Dermoid Cyst Involving Thyroid Tissue

Dermoid cysts of ovary: Roentgen features.

The radiographic appearance of ovarian dermoid cysts is generally familiar. In the most typical cases, the distinctive finding is a cluster of several calcific tooth-like structures. Recent experience with some atypical cases prompted the author to undertake a study of the material at the Lying-in and New York Hospitals. The findings of this investigation are presented. Pathology Knowledge of the structure of dermoid cysts is an important prerequisite to the understanding of their radiographic appearance. The tumors are cystic, sometimes loculated, and vary from a few millimeters in diameter to the size of a melon. They are distinguishable from teratomas by their cystic nature, but the distinction cannot always be made on a histologic basis alone. The cyst wall is usually 1 to 3 mm. in thickness. The contents consist of a thick, greasy, lardaceous material, formed by the sebaceous glands of the cyst. In rare instances, when sebaceous glands are absent—the so-called “asebaceous dermoid cyst"—a thin, serous fluid is present. Hairs and rudimentary teeth may sometimes be observed lying free within the cyst. More often, these structures arise from and are embedded in the cyst wall, frequently concentrated about a raised, nipple-like protuberance, the mammilla or dermal plug. The teeth are usually of the incisor or molar variety and may sometimes be contained in a rudimentary fragment of maxillary bone. In addition to these ectodermal structures, such mesodermal elements as cartilage and bone may occur as plaques in the cyst wall. Microscopically, most of the sebaceous and sudiferous glands and hair follicles appear in the region of the mammilla, while the remainder of the cyst wall is composed of fibrous tissue lined by squamous epithelium. Physical Considerations In the energy range of diagnostic roentgenography, the differences in atomic number of air, water, and fat result in varying degrees of x-ray absorption by those elements. Thus, the soft tissues (muscles and organs), which have an average atomic number of water, cast a grayish-white shadow on the roentgenogram. Calcific structures, with a higher average atomic number and thus greater x-ray absorption, cast a dense white shadow and are termed “radiopaque.” Air, having a low atomic number, absorbs the least amount of radiation and therefore appears black; it is “radiolucent.” Fat is of lower average atomic number than bone or soft tissue, approaching air in this respect. It therefore appears radiolucent on the roentgenogram. In view of the fatty contents of dermoid cysts, this physical characteristic of fat bears an important relationship to their radiographic demonstration. Author's Material During the period 1947 to 1953, 153 operations for ovarian dermoid cyst were done at the Lying-in Hospital (New York) and 28 at the New York Hospital.

The radiological investigation of dermoid cysts of the ovary.

The literature relating to the radiological detection of ovarian dermoid cycts is reviewed. An account is given of the findings in 14 patients in which the nature of the tumour was detected by the presence of teeth or bone or by the relative radio-translucency of its contents in ten.

Ovarian Dermoid Producing a Hair Growing Bladder Diverticulum: Case Report

Ovarian Dermoid Producing a Hair Growing Bladder Diverticulum: Case Report

Action of Squalene upon Carcinogenic Hydrocarbons

SQUALENE is an unsaturated triterpenoid hydrocarbon which was originally isolated from the liver oil of the shark1. Among its other occurrences, it was found to be present in the fat from ovarian dermoid cysts2. In an investigation on the role of sebum in carcinogenesis, squalene was found to be present in horse smegma and in human ear wax and hair oil3,4. MacKenna and co-workers found it in skin surface sebum5.

VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY WITH REMOVAL OF LARGE OVARIAN DERMOID CYST PER VAGINAM

Medical Journal of AustraliaVolume 1, Issue 21 p. 782-782 Report of Case VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY WITH REMOVAL OF LARGE OVARIAN DERMOID CYST PER VAGINAM H. C. Callagher F.R.C.O.G., H. C. Callagher F.R.C.O.G. PerthSearch for more papers by this author H. C. Callagher F.R.C.O.G., H. C. Callagher F.R.C.O.G. PerthSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 May 1954 https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1954.tb85832.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume1, Issue21May 1954Pages 782-782 RelatedInformation

Granulomatous peritonitis secondary to perforation of dermoid cyst

Rupture or perforation is a rare complication of ovarian dermoid cysts, having been reported in the literature as occurring in 0.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent of cases. When granulomatous peritonitis is found at laparotomy, there is no advantage in attempting the removal of the widespread nodules already present as a result of the spill of the irritating fatty contents of the dermoid. Removal of the dermoid prevents the appearance of new adhesions and peritoneal granulomas. Since granulomatous peritonitis grossly presents a picture similar to that of carcinomatosis and/or extensive tuberculous peritonitis, it is essential that a microscopic examination be made for accurate differential diagnosis.

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Properties of the lipid of the ovarian dermoid cyst and the fatty acids and non-saponi-fiable matter from its hydrolyzate were examined.

An ovarian dermoid cyst with numerous sebum balls

An unsual dermoid cyst of the ovary containing 250 sebum balls which occurred in a 53-year-old Italian woman is reported. Only a few such cases have been reported in the literature and mention is made of them in this article.

REFORMATION OF AN OVARIAN DERMOID CYST

IN A previous paper entitled Ovarian Conservation during Surgery1 particular attention was paid to bilateral ovarian dermoids and ovarian endometriosis. Two patients were reported therein who had bilateral ovarian dermoid cysts and in whom at operation a piece of normal-appearing ovary was preserved. In both cases this small piece of tissue, about half the size of a dime, was salvaged from the left ovarian cyst and was able to produce normal, regular periods. One of these 2 patients has not married. The other has married and has been delivered of 3 healthy, well-formed babies — on October 24, 1940, December . . .

Nature of ovarian dermoid cyst fat.

THE fat which accumulates in the ovarian dermoid cyst has long attracted interest. Sotnitchowsky1, in 1880, suggested that this fat was analogous to sebum, and since that time it has been assumed by many workers that the two substances are identical—an assumption that receives support from the histological evidence of the presence of sebaceous glands in the cyst walls. Many studies of the composition of this fat have been made2, but these are incomplete and have been concerned largely with the unsaponifiable matter present. During the course of a study of the composition of human sebum3, a supply of the fat from a dermoid cyst became available, and the opportunity was taken to compare the composition of the cyst fat with that of sebum.

Reformation of an ovarian dermoid cyst.

IN A previous paper entitled "Ovarian Conservation during Surgery"1 particular attention was paid to bilateral ovarian dermoids and ovarian endometriosis. Two patients were reported therein who had bilateral ovarian dermoid cysts and in whom at operation a piece of normal-appearing ovary was preserved. In both cases this small piece of tissue, about half the size of a dime, was salvaged from the left ovarian cyst and was able to produce normal, regular periods. One of these 2 patients has not married. The other has married and has been delivered of 3 healthy, well-formed babies — on October 24, 1940, December . . .

Bilateral ovarian dermoids in pregnancy

1.1. An additional case of bilateral ovarian dermoids in pregnancy is reported, bringing the total number of reported cases up to 66.2.2. Of the total number of cases reported only 10 cases were treated with conservative ovarian surgery.3.3. The present patient treated conservatively has continued to menstruate normally and endometrial biopsy done 6 months post operation revealed secretory endometrium and thereby gives presumptive evidence of ovulation.4.4. A plea is made for conservative ovarian surgery and reasons are advanced to support this plea.