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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Cysts > Dermoid Cyst
Neoplasms > Cysts > Dermoid Cyst
Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal > Teratoma > Dermoid Cyst

Preferred term

Dermoid Cyst  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Dermoid
  • Dermoids

Note

  • neoplastic; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM)

Scope note

  • A tumor consisting of displaced ectodermal structures along the lines of embryonic fusion, the wall being formed of epithelium-lined connective tissue, including skin appendages, and containing keratin, sebum, and hair. (Stedman, 25th ed)

History note

  • DERMOID was heading 1968-80

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003884

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