Of all the different kinds of cysts
that grow in or around the female ovary, the Dermoid
cyst can easily be described as the most grotesque and
bizarre. Truly classified as a benign (non-cancerous)
type of teratoma, (which has foreign origin, meaning
'monstrous tumor,') these cysts have given rise to many
myths and legends in the past.
What
is so bizarre about them?
Instead of having the normal
fluid-like substance that most cysts are filled with, a
Dermoid cyst
contains skin, cartilage, fat, blood,
fragments of bone, nails, eyes and even sweat glands.
This peculiarity is due to the fact that Dermoid cysts
are formed from germ cells, which are undifferentiated,
and so can have any of the varied tissues found in human
body.
Who
are likely to be affected by Dermoid
cysts?
Apart from the fact that Dermoid cysts
can be found at birth, these cysts usually affect women
in their reproductive years, i.e. between 20 and 40
years of age.
Do
they pose grave health hazard?
Probably not. They may look
dreadful and ghastly, but they are seldom malignant. In
fact, none has so far reported about cancerous dermoid
cysts.
However, it is their size
that often makes them hazardous. As long as they remain
small, do not exhibit any signs of fast growth and
present no symptoms, they are OK. But as they get too
big, complications start developing (complicated ovarian
cyst). Apart from causing undue pressure to the urinary
bladder and other surrounding organs, they are known to
irritate the abdominal cavity that gives rise to
Peritonitis.
What
are the treatment procedures?
Dermoid cysts can be surgically removed
, but there is no guarantee
that they will not reappear. So, the best curse of
treatment is in choosing the holistic method of getting
rid of dermoid
cysts which is hundred percent perfect. A natural
remedy for ovarian cyst and also conventional treatments
just treat the symptoms, whereas, holistic remedies
treat the root causes.
