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e imbalance of female hormones - progesterone and estrogen can cause abnormal ovarian cyst namely dermoid cyst, endometrioma cyst, cyst adenoma cyst, and “polycystic ovarian disease”. Abnormal ovarian cysts are not the same as functional cyst. As you can understand by their name; abnormal growth of cells leads to the formation of these cysts; most of the time these cysts are only benign growths. Research is still going on to ascertain the cause behind these abnormal growths. These cysts generally stay harmless forever without causing any problems. But in some rare cases they might burst and hence lead to immediate surgery. Let us now discuss these ovarian cysts in detail:

Dermoid Cysts

The dermoid cyst is basically made up of different kinds of tissues and skin and air. In medical terms it is called a “cystic teratoma” containing mature skin full with sweat glands and hair follicles, at times long hair clumps, and very often, pockets of blood, sebum, cartilage, eyes, teeth, nails, bone, fat, and ‘thyroid tissue’. The presence of mature tissues makes the dermoid cyst nearly always benign. Rarely a ‘malignant dermoid cyst’ might develop into ‘Squamous Cell Carcinoma’ in the adults. And in babies and children it might lead to the development of ‘Endodermal Sinus Tumour’.

Periorbital Dermoid Cysts

Sometimes these cysts develop in small children, and they usually form near the eyebrow`s lateral aspect and have a rubbery feel to them. One has to be careful because disruption of this cyst results in “Inflammatory Reaction”. Doctors sometimes just keep a watch on them and sometimes excise them, but there is a possibility of recurrence if the cyst is not excised completely. The trouble is that such complete excision isn`t always possible because the cyst could be in a “Dumbbell Configuration” meaning that there is an extension through the skull’s suture line.

Cannot Be Equated With Pilonidal Cyst

Sometimes a tiny dermoid cyst on head i.e. skull sutures, under tongue, palate, nose, sinus, etc. or coccyx can be mistaken for a pilonidal cyst. The main reason for this mistake is that they are both ‘full of hair’. A ‘pilonidal cyst’ is basically a ‘pilonidal sinus’ that has got obstructed. A sinus or fistula might occur on a teratoma adjoining the body surface. A cluster might also develop. A pilonidal cyst is also termed as ‘Sacrococcygeal Fistula’ which is actually a kind of dermal infection adjoining the tailbone. It is a very painful condition.

Differential Diagnosis

It is important that a correct diagnosis because a pilonidal cyst is very similar to a dermoid cyst, the most significant resemblance being the presence of Germ Cell Tumor. And the reason for taking care is that if there is teratoma, surgical excision is required and the surgery must be done without any sort of spillage. It would therefore be wise to consult a reputable oncologist.

Endometrioma Cyst

It gets formed when tissues that look like the lining of the uterus attach themselves to the ovaries. They are also referred to as chocolate cysts.

Adenoma Cyst

The cysts that develop from the abnormal growth of cells on the outer surface of ovaries are called the ovarian cyst or the Cyst adenoma Cyst. The biggest tumours are the Mucinous cyst adenomas. A particular Ovarian Mucinous Cyst adenoma`s weight can almost reach 149 Kg. These cysts generally occur in the young age. In most of the cases the tumour is unilateral. Very rarely does it turn malignant, but it does happen. And for these reasons they should be treated seriously and appropriately.

Mutinous cyst adenomas belong to asymptomatic cysts. But they are still there in women because of mass in the abdomen. Thus the gynaecologic test becomes important to identify them and find out the source of non specific abdominal complains. Suspicion must be maintained for pelvic pathology.

Polycystic Ovarian Cyst

These are the cysts that get formed from the follicle cysts because the ovaries have become thick. When the ovaries become thick, the thicker outer side prevents the ovulation from taking place. This may be bad news for fertility too. Also known as PCOS, this is an abnormal cyst in the ovary.

Holistic approach

The holistic approach can cure all the above mentioned abnormal ovarian cysts most effectively. Actually, the holistic approach is much more than a medical cure. And since the approach is harmless, it is becoming increasingly popular in recent years. The holistic approach also makes a person strong both mentally and physically. There are many causes why cysts get formed and they can be hormonal imbalances, too much stress and even emotional problems and the holistic approach is so effective because it can not only balance but also improve the physical health and also the mental and emotional state of affairs. Regular exercise also helps. This is how this unique approach treats abnormal cysts in the ovary.

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