Dermoid ovarian cyst - causes

The dermoid ovarian cyst is nothing more than a fairly dense capsule with fairly thick walls. Predisposition to the appearance of such a neoplasm in women arises even at the stage of embryonic development. The formation of the cyst itself occurs directly from the ovarian tissue, i.e. as a matter of fact appears as a result of disturbance of process of development of ovaries.

Because of what develops an ovarian cyst dermoid type?

The causes of the dermoid ovarian cyst are not fully understood. As a result of the conducted studies, doctors tend to believe that the main influencing factor in this case is a change in the hormonal background. It is he who underlies the development of the pathological process.

It is customary to distinguish the following causes of dermoid cysts:

1. Failure in the process of one of the stages of intrauterine development of the fetus. For reasons that have not been fully studied, in the ovary, in such cases, embryonic leaflets remain, which serve as the basis for the formation of cysts. Dysfunction of the hormonal system during the process of puberty.
2. Hormonal imbalance during menopause
3. Injuries of the abdomen in the anamnesis.

What are the symptoms of a dermoid ovarian cyst?

Having dealt with the main causes of the dermoid cyst, let us say a few words about how this pathology manifests itself. As in the case of other types of cysts, the disease for a long time does not manifest itself in any way and is often found during a medical examination.

Only when the dermoid reaches a large size, women complain about:

• pains of a different nature in the lower third of the abdomen;
• sensation of feeling of bursting in the lower abdomen;
• increased abdomen in volume;
• increased urge to urinate;
• disruption of the intestine;
• fever.

If these symptoms occur, you should consult your doctor for diagnosis and to determine the cause.