Monday, August 30, 2010

Abnormal Ovarian Cyst: Causes And RISKS

There are two types of cysts which form - there is the functional cyst and there is the abnormal ovarian cyst. The various types of abnormal ovarian cysts such as dermoid cyst, endometrioma cyst, adenoma cyst and “polycystic ovarian disease” all occur because of the imbalance of “female hormones” i.e. progesterone and estrogen. Most of these abnormal cysts are really benign and not cancerous but nobody has, till now, been able to identify the reason for these abnormalities. In most instances, these cysts do not cause any problem but stay within the body for a lifetime. However, in rare cases, they do burst and consequently require immediate surgery. Let us now study the various types of ovarian cysts in detail.
Dermoid cyst
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
The periorbital dermoid cysts generally occur in small children. They occur adjoining the eyebrow`s lateral aspect. It has a rubbery feeling. The disruption of a periorbital dermoid cyst can lead to an ‘Inflammatory Reaction’. Based on particular cases they are either watched or excision is the only solution. If the excision is not done properly then there might be a recurrence of the cyst. But at times, excision is not a practical solution; in some cases the cyst grows 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
This forms on the outer surface of ovaries and is an ovarian cyst which develops from cells. The Mucinous Cyst Adenomas in particular is the biggest that can form on human beings and an Ovarian Mucinous Cyst adenoma can weigh as much as 328 lbs. or 149 kgs. Mostly, these cysts form on young persons and there`s no apparent reason as to why they form. While they do not usually turn malignant, this has also been known to happen so it is wise to treat them appropriately when discovered.
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
A cyst sometimes forms from the build up of “Follicle Cysts” and results in a thickening of ovaries. It is called Polycystic ovarian cyst. Enlarging occurs in the ovaries due to the thickening and the outer end becomes covered causing ovulation to come to a stop. Naturally, this causes fertility problems in women who develop this kind of abnormal ovarian cyst, usually referred to as PCOS.
Holistic approach
All these abnormal ovarian cysts can be cured by choosing to avail of the holistic approach. Its divinity causes the abnormal ovarian cyst to get cured. The holistic approach is being favorably considered by more and more people nowadays because this treatment is harmless. Further, the holistic approach tends to make people physically and mentally strong. Since the cause of cysts can vary from imbalances in hormones to something quite different such as emotional stress, a holistic approach to healing needs to include measures which balance the mental, emotional and physical aspects of a patient. This approach recommends for instance a regular regimen of exercises also. That is the way that the holistic approach to healing abnormal ovarian cysts works.
Mary Parker is a certified nutritionist and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, Ovarian Cysts No More . For Further Information: Ovarian Cysts

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