Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a dermoid cyst become cancerous if not removed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes but rare: Majority of dermoid cysts of ovary are benign , 1% - 2% of the can transform to malignancy usually squamous cell type.
Answered 1/18/2019
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How can a radiologist tell the difference between a dermoid cyst and ovarian cancer on an ultrasound?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it likely that my small ovarian dermoid cyst could turn cancerous from the pelvic ct scan I had to look at it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Total hysterectomy at 32 for bilateral dermoid cysts. On estradiol HRT. Told its safe and no breast cancer risk with estrogen only? Is this true?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My 9 mo old has a lump near temple since birth dr finally agreed to order u/s; dr thinks it is a dermoid cyst. Should MRI or CT be done to rule out tumor and cancer?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you get a dermoid cyst removed without affecting the ovary?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How likely is a dermoid cyst going to be cancerous? Just had one removed
Is a dermoid cyst cancerous?
4cm complex solid cyst found on ovary radiologist Said 50/50 cancer or not. Certain elements make her think not dermoid. Is this cancer then? Worried
Day 10 of cycle right ovary 2.2x 1.38 x 2.24 left ovary 3.87l x 2.01h x 4w with a teeny dermoid and 2 CM simple cyst is left ovary considered enlarged and should I worry about ovarian cancer?
Day 10 of cycle right ovary is 2.2 l x 1.38h x 2.24w left ovary 3.87l x 2.01h x 4 w with 7 mm dermoid appearing cyst and a1.8 x 1.5 x 1.99 simple cyst is my left ovary considered enlarged and should I worry this is ovarian cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
