Dermoid cyst mnemonic

The mnemonic to remember points to be written on dermoid cyst is, "DERMOID CYST"

D:
Diameter not more than 15 cm

E:
Embryonic node or focus from which hair project and in which teeth and bone are present

R:
Rokitanskys protruberance on radiology

M:
Mucinous cystadenomas are found in association
Malignant potential in a few (Epidermoid carcinoma, sarcomatous change,squamous cell carcinoma in ectodermal tissues, mammary and malignant thyroid tumors)

O:
Ovarian tumor (Extra ovarian dermoids present in lumbosacral area, uterovesical area, parasacral and rectovaginal septum)

I:

D:

C:
Contains cartilage
Child (Found in pregnancy)

Y

S:
Sebaceous material that form small balls
Smooth surface

T:
Twists (Torsion is most common complication)
Teeth, bone
Thyroid tissue are found

That's all!
-IkaN