What is dermoid cyst

summary

Dermoid cyst generally belongs to congenital disease, so it mainly occurs in children. We should find the disease in time, control it effectively, and use surgical treatment at the appropriate time. Let's see what dermoid cyst is.

What is dermoid cyst

First of all: dermoid cyst is a congenital disease, is a kind of hamartoma, often located in the subcutaneous, occasionally seen in submucosal or internal organs. Cysts may contain different components, such as teeth, nails and cartilage like or bone like structures.

Secondly: the onset age is early, more common in infants. The lesions are subcutaneous nodules with a diameter of 1-4cm. The skin on the surface can move, but the base is often fixed, soft, wavy or dough like. Generally, growth is slow. The most common site was around the eye.

Finally, the treatment is complete resection. If the base of the cyst is close to the bone surface, it should be removed together with the periosteum. If there are deformities such as bone depression, defect or deformation after cyst resection, tissue transplantation can be performed later to restore normal appearance. However, because the child's age is relatively young, to find the right time for surgery, to avoid the impact on the child's body.

matters needing attention

Dermoid cyst is a kind of benign tumor. It usually recovers well after operation. If most of the tumor can be removed, it usually recurres later and can be extended to several years or even decades. Therefore, don't worry too much about the recurrence of the disease, pay attention to it actively and solve it rationally.