Who can tell me about Dermoid Cysts?

[~*Niadalla*~]

Someone in my close family has been diagnosed with one, and is going to have to have it removed surgically.
I myself have never heard of it before.
This person is not TTC, nor have they ever been, and from the small amount I have read, alot of people find out about them when getting scanned for pregnancies or TTC issues??

Would love to know as much as I can.
Thanks.

[Deedles]

Hi hun, I think the cyst I had was a bit different. I don't think it will affect TTC though.

[westy]

I have a dermoid cyst which i will have surgically removed in the near future. Dermoid cysts are cysts that contain hair,teeth,fat and are hard...unlike other cysts they don't go away by themselves and need to be surgically removed, which is usually done via key hole.

[~*Niadalla*~]

Thanks for your replies... anyone else?

From what I have read, it's called a cyst and is a benign tumour, but the specialist my SIL saw said it wasn't a cyst or a tumour, just a dermoid?? That doesn't sound right to me.
She doesn't even know a single thing about the surgery or anything... they've just said, it's a 2.8cm dermoid that has to be removed surgically.... go and make an appt with someone at the hospital.
I'd be pretty upset and confused if it was me and I have a tiny bit of knowledge.

[~*Niadalla*~]

*bumping*

[*Ash*]

My son has just been diagnosed with a dermoid cyst- 7mm. It is on his head, and actually sits in the skull. We need to see a neurologist soon. I am told that it is not urgent or likely to cause any problems at this stage. I hope your family member can find more answers.

Westy- I was interested to read your post. Where is your cyst located? (don't answer if you don't feel comfortable). Have you had it since birth? We noticed my son's cyst at birth and it has grown bigger as his skull has grown.