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Dermoid Cyst

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Definition: 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)  neoplastic; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM)    Other names Dermoid; Dermoids; Dermoid Cysts; Cysts, Dermoid; Cyst, Dermoid
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Zadik Barak Levin syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Anodontia *Cleft Palate *Dermoid Cyst *Hypothyroidism.
Ring dermoid of cornea  0   *Conjunctival Diseases *Corneal Diseases *Dermoid Cyst.
46,XX Gonadal dysgenesis epibulbar dermoid  0   *Dermoid Cyst *Gonadal Dysgenesis, 46,XX Chromosomes, Human, X.

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