Research & Literature

Comparison of anti-mullerian hormone level in non-endometriotic benign ovarian cyst before and after laparoscopic cystectomy.

Amooee S, Gharib M, Ravanfar P

Iranian journal of reproductive medicine 2015; (13(3)):149-54.

Congenital spinal dermal tract: how accurate is clinical and radiological evaluation?

Tisdall MM, Hayward RD, Thompson DN

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics 2015; (15(6)):651-6 doi:10.3171/2014.11.PEDS14341.

Cutaneous Fistulization of an Ovarian Mature Cystic Teratoma: An Unusual Occurrence.

Atalay MA, Orhan A, Oz Atalay F, et al.

Gynecologic and obstetric investigation 2015; (80(1)):64-6 doi:10.1159/000431225.

Laparoendoscopic single-site versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for ovarian mature cystic teratoma.

Park JY, Kim DY, Suh DS, et al.

Obstetrics & gynecology science 2015; (58(4)):294-301 doi:10.5468/ogs.2015.58.4.294.

Rapid-onset paraparesis and quadriparesis in patients with intramedullary spinal dermoid cysts: report of 10 cases.

Girishan S, Rajshekhar V

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics 2016; (17(1)):86-93 doi:10.3171/2015.5.PEDS1537.

Risk factors for malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma.

Park CH, Jung MH, Ji YI

Obstetrics & gynecology science 2015; (58(6)):475-80 doi:10.5468/ogs.2015.58.6.475.

Occipital dermoid cyst associated with dermal sinus complicated with meningitis: A case report.

Maaloul I, Hsairi M, Fourati H, et al.

Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie 2016; (23(2)):197-200.

Mature cystic teratoma of mediastinum with pleural effusion: An uncommon entity.

Mandal G, Bhattacharya S, Dey A, et al.

The Nigerian postgraduate medical journal 2016; (23(1)):41-3 doi:10.4103/1117-1936.180183.

Ovarian Mature Cystic Teratoma: Challenges of Surgical Management.

Sinha A, Ewies AA

Obstetrics and gynecology international 2016; (2016()):2390178 doi:10.1155/2016/2390178.

Mature Cystic Teratoma of Ovary with Abnormally High Levels of Ca19-9: A Case Report.

Sampaio J, Sarmento-Gonçalves I, Barros JM, et al.

Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia 2016; (38(7)):365-7 doi:10.1055/s-0036-1586161.

Paucisymptomatic Dermoid Cyst with Fatal Outcome.

Sellami K, Chaabane H, Fourati H, et al.

Pediatric dermatology 2016; (33(5)):e333-6 doi:10.1111/pde.12947.

[Pediatric Patient with anaerobic Bacterial Meningitis Who was Infected through a Spinal Congenital Dermal Sinus Route].

Okui H, Fukasawa C, Tokutake S, et al.

Kansenshogaku zasshi. The Journal of the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases 2016; (90(3)):321-4 doi:10.11150/kansenshogakuzasshi.90.321.

Perspectives on testicular germ cell neoplasms.

Cheng L, Lyu B, Roth LM

Human pathology 2017; (59()):10-25 doi:10.1016/j.humpath.2016.08.002.

Comparison of early postoperative decline of serum antiMüllerian hormone levels after unilateral laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy between patients categorized according to histologic diagnosis.

Chun S, Cho HJ, Ji YI

Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology 2016; (55(5)):641-645 doi:10.1016/j.tjog.2015.06.016.

Mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: a cutting edge overview on imaging features.

Sahin H, Abdullazade S, Sanci M

Insights into imaging 2017; (8(2)):227-241 doi:10.1007/s13244-016-0539-9.

'Sack of marbles' in mature cystic ovarian teratoma.

Lee KH

Abdominal radiology (New York) 2017; (42(5)):1616-1617 doi:10.1007/s00261-017-1059-x.

Cystic Congenital Scalp Inclusion Dermoid: A Case Report.

Makhija D, Sisodiya N, Shah H, Waghmare M

Developmental period medicine 2016; (20(4)):287-288.

Intraoperative Rupture of Ovarian Dermoid Cysts in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population: Should This Change Your Surgical Management?

Childress KJ, Santos XM, Perez-Milicua G, et al.

Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology 2017; (30(6)):636-640 doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2017.03.139.

Considerations in the management of congenital cranial dermoid cysts.

Khalid S, Ruge J

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics 2017; (20(1)):30-34 doi:10.3171/2017.2.PEDS16701.

Malignant transformation of ovarian mature cystic teratoma into squamous cell carcinoma: a Taiwanese Gynecologic Oncology Group (TGOG) study.

Chiang AJ, Chen MY, Weng CS, et al.

Journal of gynecologic oncology 2017; (28(5)):e69 doi:10.3802/jgo.2017.28.e69.

Leiomyosarcoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary.

Pongsuvareeyakul T, Sukpan K, Chaicharoen S, Khunamornpong S

Case reports in pathology 2017; (2017()):7907359 doi:10.1155/2017/7907359.

Intracranial complications of midline nasal dermoid cysts.

Opsomer D, Allaeys T, Alderweireldt AS, et al.

Acta chirurgica Belgica 2019; (119(2)):125-128 doi:10.1080/00015458.2017.1411552.

Spinal cord abscess secondary to infected dorsal dermal sinus in an infant: uncommon presentation of a known entity.

Vankipuram S, Sahoo SK, Srivastava C, Ojha BK

BMJ case reports 2017; (2017()) doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-222366.

Masses of developmental and genetic origin affecting the paediatric craniofacial skeleton.

Stefanelli S, Mundada P, Rougemont AL, et al.

Insights into imaging 2018; (9(4)):571-589 doi:10.1007/s13244-018-0623-4.

Rare case of squamous cell carcinoma arising in a recurrent ovarian mature cystic teratoma of a young woman: A case report and review of the literature.

Feng X, Xu L

Medicine 2018; (97(20)):e10802 doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010802.

Spinal Intramedullary Abscess Secondary to Dermal Sinus in Children.

Prasad GL, Hegde A, Divya S

European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie 2019; (29(3)):229-238 doi:10.1055/s-0038-1655736.

Dermoid Cyst of the Prepontine Cistern and Meckel's Cave: Illustrative Case and Systematic Review.

Chung LK, Lagman C, Duong C, et al.

Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base 2018; (79(2)):139-150 doi:10.1055/s-0037-1604332.

Malignant transformation in mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: a retrospective study of eight cases and review of literature.

Rathore R, Sharma S, Agarwal S

Przeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review 2018; (17(2)):63-68 doi:10.5114/pm.2018.77304.

Iatrogenic Teratoma Rupture during TVOR Complicated with Peritonitis, Pleuritis, and Septic Shock.

Wang PY, Chang YE, Lee YC, Tzeng CR

Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology 2018; (2018()):3126436 doi:10.1155/2018/3126436.

Congenital dermal sinus with extensive intramedullary expansion and an infected spinal epidermoid cyst in an infant.

Acharyya S, Chakravarty S

Journal of family medicine and primary care 2018; (7(5)):1103-1105 doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_158_18.

Squamous cell carcinoma transformation in mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: a systematic review.

Li C, Zhang Q, Zhang S, et al.

BMC cancer 2019; (19(1)):217 doi:10.1186/s12885-019-5393-y.

An Infected Dermoid Cyst Without a Sinus Tract: A Rarity Mimicking a Spinal Tumor.

Diyora BD, Bhende B, Nayak N, Sharma AK

Journal of pediatric neurosciences 2018; (13(4)):474-479 doi:10.4103/JPN.JPN_34_18.

Dermoid cyst with no intracranial extension: A case report and literature review.

Tanwir A, Malik N, Javed G, Idrees R

Surgical neurology international 2019; (10()):25 doi:10.4103/sni.sni_246_18.

Advanced squamous cell carcinomas arising from mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: a retrospective case series at the Tohoku Gynecologic Cancer Unit.

Tokunaga H, Watanabe Y, Kaiho M, et al.

International cancer conference journal 2016; (5(3)):146-149 doi:10.1007/s13691-016-0246-x.

Mature ovarian cystic teratoma with "sack of marbles" appearance on magnetic resonance imaging: A case report.

Wang A, Shu Y

Medicine 2019; (98(31)):e16691 doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000016691.

Subcutaneous dermoid cysts on the eyebrow and neck.

Nakajima K, Korekawa A, Nakano H, Sawamura D

Pediatric dermatology 2019; (36(6)):999-1001 doi:10.1111/pde.13976.

Spinal Intradural Extramedullary Dermoid Cyst.

Khalighinejad F, Hajizadeh M, Mokhtari A, et al.

World neurosurgery 2020; (134()):448-451 doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.073.

Nasal dermoid cysts with intracranial extension: avoiding coronal incision through midline exposure and nasal bone osteotomy.

Purnell CA, Skladman R, Alden TD, et al.

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics 2020; (25(3)):298-304 doi:10.3171/2019.9.PEDS19132.

Meningioma in mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: clinical and computed tomography findings.

Liu YY, Liang P, Ji J, et al.

Cancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society 2020; (20(1)):15 doi:10.1186/s40644-020-0291-8.

Collision Glial Neoplasms Arising in an Ovarian Mature Cystic Teratoma: A Rare Event.

Meliti A, Hafiz B, Al-Maghrabi H, Gari A

Case reports in pathology 2020; (2020()):7568671 doi:10.1155/2020/7568671.

Dermoid Cyst: Outcome Analysis in a Pediatric Referral Hospital.

Montolío-Marzo S, González-Valdivia H, Casas-Gimeno E, et al.

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 2020; (36(5)):478-480 doi:10.1097/IOP.0000000000001608.

Risk of Intracranial Extension of Craniofacial Dermoid Cysts.

Overland J, Hall C, Holmes A, Burge J

Plastic and reconstructive surgery 2020; (145(4)):779e-787e doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000006655.

[Excision for congenital nasal dermoid and sinus cyst in children].

Yang XJ, Zhang J, Tang LX, et al.

Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery 2020; (55(3)):230-235 doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-0860.2020.03.008.

Spontaneously Ruptured Dermoid Cysts and Their Potential Complications: A Review of the Literature with a Case Report.

Li RY, Nikam Y, Kapurubandara S

Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology 2020; (2020()):6591280 doi:10.1155/2020/6591280.

Chemical peritonitis resulting from spontaneous rupture of a mature ovarian cystic teratoma: a case report.

Bužinskienė D, Mongirdas M, Mikėnas S, et al.

Acta medica Lituanic 2019; (26(4)):217-226 doi:10.6001/actamedica.v26i4.4207.

Dermoid cysts causing adnexal torsion: What are the risk factors?

Rabinovich I, Pekar-Zlotin M, Bliman-Tal Y, et al.

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology 2020; (251()):20-22 doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.05.033.

Pediatric nasal dermoid- a decade's experience from a South Indian tertiary care centre.

Naina P, Jonathan GE, Prabhakar M, et al.

International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2020; (139()):110418 doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110418.

Orbital and periorbital dermoid cysts: Comparison of clinical features and management outcomes in children and adults.

Dave TV, Gupta Rathi S, Kaliki S, Mishra D

European journal of ophthalmology 2021; (31(5)):2631-2638 doi:10.1177/1120672120964686.

Short- and Long-Term Complications of Intraoperative Benign Ovarian Cyst Spillage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Eisenberg N, Volodarsky-Perel A, Brochu I, et al.

Journal of minimally invasive gynecology 2021; (28(5)):957-970 doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2020.11.025.

Growth of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Dermoid Cyst from a Congenital Thoracic Dermal Sinus Tract after Negative Screening Ultrasound Imaging.

Coulthard LG, Vonhoff CR, Badran AM, et al.

Pediatric neurosurgery 2021; (56(1)):79-84 doi:10.1159/000512580.

Cecal dermoid masquerading dermoid cyst of ovary: a case report and review of the literature.

Mishra TS, Jena SK, Kumari S, et al.

Journal of medical case reports 2021; (15(1)):38 doi:10.1186/s13256-020-02570-y.

A dermoid cyst misdiagnosed as a lipoma due to atypical magnetic resonance images: a case report.

Mikami T, Maeda C, Aoki F, et al.

Journal of medical case reports 2021; (15(1)):99 doi:10.1186/s13256-020-02584-6.

Malignant transformation of ovarian teratoma responded well to immunotherapy after failed chemotherapy: a case report.

Li X, Tang X, Zhuo W

Annals of palliative medicine 2021; (10(7)):8499-8505 doi:10.21037/apm-20-2429.

Unusual Variants of Teratoma Involving the Gynecologic Tract.

Guido LP, Camacho F, Freire R, Pinto A

International journal of gynecological pathology : official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists 2022; (41(4)):320-326 doi:10.1097/PGP.0000000000000813.

Surgical Treatment of Congenital Dermal Sinus: An Experience of 56 Cases.

Song Y, Xia Z, Qiu S, et al.

Pediatric neurosurgery 2021; (56(5)):416-423 doi:10.1159/000515515.

Peritonitis From Ruptured Lipid-Poor Dermoid: Struma Ovarii.

Vulasala SS, Singareddy A, Gopireddy D, et al.

Cureus 2021; (13(8)):e16903 doi:10.7759/cureus.16903.

The Optimal Time of Ovarian Reserve Recovery After Laparoscopic Unilateral Ovarian Non-Endometriotic Cystectomy.

Li H, Yan B, Wang Y, et al.

Frontiers in endocrinology 2021; (12()):671225 doi:10.3389/fendo.2021.671225.

Ovarian Dermoid (Mature Cystic Teratoma) in a Postmenopausal Woman: Incidence of Sonographic Signs.

Reddy R

Cureus 2021; (13(8)):e17581 doi:10.7759/cureus.17581.

Imaging Findings of Pediatric Orbital Masses and Tumor Mimics.

Joseph AK, Guerin JB, Eckel LJ, et al.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc 2022; (42(3)):880-897 doi:10.1148/rg.210116.

Is pre-operative imaging of external angular dermoid cysts in children necessary?

Mead J, Kirkpatrick J, Murdoch J, Stringer MD

Journal of paediatrics and child health 2022; (58(8)):1420-1424 doi:10.1111/jpc.16008.

The Value of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of a Rare Congenital Dermoid Cyst of the Anterior Fontanelle in an Infant.

Adenigba PT, Lawal TA, Elemile PO, et al.

Journal of the West African College of Surgeons 2019; (9(4)):21-25 doi:10.4103/jwas.JWAS_34_21.

30-Year Experience With 22 Cases of Malignant Transformation Arising From Ovarian Mature Cystic Teratoma: A Rare Disease.

Li Y, Qin M, Shan Y, et al.

Frontiers in oncology 2022; (12()):842703 doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.842703.

Extreme elevation of CA 19-9 levels in mature cystic teratoma without any complications: A case report.

Cho A, Kim BR, Lim SH, Park CM

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 2022; (78()):103803 doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103803.

Bilateral Mature Ovarian Teratoma with Torsion in a Premenarchal Girl.

Lešková J, Kříž JT, Štichhauer R

Acta medica (Hradec Kralove) 2022; (65(1)):33-36 doi:10.14712/18059694.2022.14.

Clinical and ultrasound features of dermoid-associated adnexal torsion.

Shen L, Tse JR, Negrete LM, et al.

Abdominal radiology (New York) 2022; (47(10)):3583-3593 doi:10.1007/s00261-022-03601-6.

Malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma of the ovary.

Atwi D, Kamal M, Quinton M, Hassell LA

The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research 2022; (48(12)):3068-3076 doi:10.1111/jog.15409.

Effect of barbed suture versus conventional suture in laparo-endoscopic single-site cystectomy for ovarian mature cystic teratoma: An ambispective cohort study.

Liang Y, Liu J, Yu Y, et al.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 2023; (161(1)):93-99 doi:10.1002/ijgo.14492.

Mature Cystic Teratoma: An Integrated Review.

Cong L, Wang S, Yeung SY, et al.

International journal of molecular sciences 2023; (24(7)) doi:10.3390/ijms24076141.

Dermoid Cyst of the Parotid Gland: Case Report of a Rare Entity and Review of the Literature.

Alhusain ZZ, Witczak K, Shabaik A

The American journal of case reports 2023; (24()):e939411 doi:10.12659/AJCR.939411.

A Unique Case of Frontotemporal Dermoid Cyst Presenting as Orbital Cellulitis.

Menousek JP, Pistone T, Klugh Iii A, et al.

Cureus 2023; (15(4)):e37050 doi:10.7759/cureus.37050.

A rare case of squamous cell carcinoma transformation in a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary.

Sibarani CNR, Permata HD, Martiana EF, et al.

SAGE open medical case reports 2023; (11()):2050313X231193305 doi:10.1177/2050313X231193305.

Case Report: Two cases of multiples and atypical dermal sinus tracts.

Spazzapan P, Thompson DNP

Frontiers in pediatrics 2024; (12()):1346970 doi:10.3389/fped.2024.1346970.

Malignancy Arising in Dermoid Cysts: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Arab M, Ashtiani AJ, Faghih N, et al.

Journal of family & reproductive health 2023; (17(4)):264-268 doi:10.18502/jfrh.v17i4.14599.

Ultrasound as a standalone tool for the management of pediatric calvarial dermoid cysts.

Alsalek S, Christian EA, Esfahani DR

Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery 2024; (40(12)):4179-4187 doi:10.1007/s00381-024-06521-6.

Malignant Transformation in a Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary: A 5-year Descriptive Study.

Billod JA, Manangan-Wong RM

Acta medica Philippina 2024; (58(15)):55-60 doi:10.47895/amp.vi0.8023.

Surgical Management of 2350 Pediatric Dermoid Cysts.

Ng JJ, Saikali LM, Massenburg BB, et al.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery 2025; (156(1)):120-129 doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000011813.

Nasoethmoidal Dermoid Cyst With Intracranial Extension. Case Presentation and Surgical Management.

Giugliano Villarroel C, Ortiz Araya J, Carvajal Guzmán M, Ghazal Mohamad N

The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2025; (36(2)):458-460 doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000010853.

Size threshold as a risk for malignant transformation in typical ovarian dermoid lesions: a scoping review.

Jordan H, Low G, Wilson MP

Abdominal radiology (New York) 2025; (50(7)):3284-3292 doi:10.1007/s00261-024-04751-5.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Originating From Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary Diagnosed 10 Years After Initial Tumor Detection: A Case Report.

Ohira S, Kitano R, Yokoi Y, et al.

Cureus 2024; (16(12)):e76470 doi:10.7759/cureus.76470.

Investigation of the Usefulness of Hanger and Retention Bag and Double Suture Hanger Technique in Preventing Tumor Spillage During Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery for Mature Cystic Teratoma.

Horibe Y, Kanno T, Nakabayashi A, et al.

Cureus 2025; (17(1)):e77842 doi:10.7759/cureus.77842.

Combined Pharmacological and surgical treatments for recurrent chemical peritonitis due to rupture of a bilateral mature cystic teratoma: a case report.

Kudo S, Tsuyoshi H, Tsuji K, et al.

BMC women's health 2025; (25(1)):172 doi:10.1186/s12905-025-03719-x.

Intracerebellar extension of occipital scalp dermoid after initial resection: illustrative case.

Suresh RE, Eckert T, Stegmann KP, et al.

Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons 2025; (9(15)).

Occipital Extracranial Dermoid Cyst in a Neonate With Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome Type 4 (CFC4): A Case Report.

Alkallabi M, Nagshabandi KN, Alshehri NA, et al.

Clinical case reports 2026; (14(1)):e71752 doi:10.1002/ccr3.71752.

Ultrasonography of palpable masses in the pediatric head and neck.

Sideris GA, Stever M, Khubchandani M, et al.

Pediatric radiology 2026; (56(4)):743-766 doi:10.1007/s00247-025-06514-w.

When Two Benign Ovarian Pathologies Collide: An Incidental Bilateral Collision Tumour of Mature Cystic Teratoma and Endometrioma.

Atallah K, Al Hazzouri A, Saliba K, et al.

European journal of case reports in internal medicine 2026; (13(3)):006209 doi:10.12890/2026_006209.

Squamous cell carcinoma arising within a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary in a postmenopausal woman: A case report and literature review.

Bahall V, Bhagaloo V, De Barry L, et al.

Case reports in women's health 2026; (50()):e00803 doi:10.1016/j.crwh.2026.e00803.

Recurrent Bacterial Meningitis in an Infant Caused by a Sacral Dermal Sinus Tract.

Stresemann S, Westrick M, Fitch T, Amin O

Cureus 2026; (18(4)):e107220 doi:10.7759/cureus.107220.

Complete adnexal torsion of a large dermoid ovarian cyst with ovarian and tubal preservation in a 17-year-old patient: a case report.

Thanasa A, Thanasa E, Kamaretsos E, et al.

The Pan African medical journal 2026; (53()):50 doi:10.11604/pamj.2026.53.50.40749.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising From Mature Cystic Teratoma in a 39-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report.

Ananika TA, Koutrouli MR, Vlachos I, et al.

Cureus 2026; (18(6)):e110609 doi:10.7759/cureus.110609.

Frequency and clinicopathological features of somatic neoplasms arising in ovarian mature teratomas: a single-center experience.

Yıldırım Ş, Bülbül GA, Nergiz D, et al.

Pathology oncology research : POR 2026; (32()):1612455 doi:10.3389/pore.2026.1612455.

Imaging in gynecological disease (31): clinical and ultrasound characteristics of ovarian mature cystic teratomas containing malignancies.

Giudice MT, Moro F, Pozzati F, et al.

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2026; (67(6)):852-863 doi:10.1002/uog.70224.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in a Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary Presenting With a Ruptured Sister Mary Joseph Nodule: A Rare Case Report From Northern Tanzania.

Lugata J, Smith C, Mrosso O, et al.

Clinical case reports 2026; (14(9)):e73461 doi:10.1002/ccr3.73461.