Erian M M
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Queensland.
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 1994 May;34(2):195-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1994.tb02690.x.
Benign cystic teratoma (dermoid cyst) of the ovary is a common pathological entity. Usually, the cyst contains representative tissues of the 3 embryonic germ cell layers: ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm. Sebaceous material, hairs, cartilages, teeth, even thyroid tissue are frequently observed. In this case, the tumour was a well-formed jaw and tongue, and was successfully removed via the laparoscope.