dermoid
Dermoid refers to a type of lesion that resembles skin and contains skin-like tissue. In medical usage, dermoid lesions arise from ectodermal elements and are often developmental inclusion cysts. The term is used for several related conditions, including dermoid cysts and mature teratomas, and may appear in various body sites along the midline or in glands and skin.
Dermoid cysts are benign cystic lesions lined by stratified squamous epithelium and commonly containing skin adnexa
Diagnosis relies on imaging and histology. Ultrasound, CT, and MRI help characterize the contents and relationships
Prognosis is generally excellent for benign dermoid cysts. Malignant transformation is rare but reported, particularly in