Typically seen in the reproductive age group of 15 to 44, often incidentally found during a routine ultrasound ... outside the uterus. Dermoid cysts contain hair, skin, or teeth due to their embryonic ...

An ultrasound operation will generally determine the nature of the cyst, though a twisted ovary will cause such intense pain that it requires emergency surgery.

Oophorectomy - Complications Complications may arise during the procedure or due to removal of the ovaries. Oophorectomy is a relatively safe operation, although, like all major surgery, it does ...