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Conditions›Neoplasms›Benign tumor›Cyst›Dermoid cyst

Dermoid cyst

It is a cystic type of teratoma that may contain developed skin with hair follicles, hair and sweat glands, sometimes some sebum, blood, fat, bone, nails, teeth, and other tissue.
Dr. Brian Dorfman
Dr. Brian Dorfmanreviewed this
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 21 years experience
Is a type of:Cyst
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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