What is an ovarian dermoid cyst?

The ovaries are very important reproductive organs for women and are very prone to disease. A typical example is ovarian dermoid cysts, and the number of patients has been increasing in recent years. A single dermoid cyst is a congenital disease, and most patients with ovarian dermoid cysts are adults, who will show symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating, which are very harmful. So, what is ovarian dermoid cyst? Let’s take a closer look at it.

The incidence of ovarian dermoid cysts has increased a lot in recent years, but there are still many people who do not understand this disease. Ovarian dermoid cysts are actually mature cystic teratomas among germ cell tumors. This situation may occur in women of any age. However, among patients with ovarian dermoid cysts, according to statistics, we found that most patients are women of childbearing age. Patients in this age group account for 80% to 90%. Patients with ovarian dermoid cysts generally do not have any discomfort symptoms.