Doctor With Patient during CAT Scan

Each person goes through life with a certain propensity for disease. In most cases, medical issues are fairly standard, with the majority of doctor visits dealing with the same handful of diseases. However, there are always those disorders that are extremely strange and unusual. This may be because they are particularly alarming or just that they present in such a bizarre way. Here we will cover some of the abnormal medical conditions that doctors are sometimes baffled by. Keep in mind that we are not a medical institution. If you suspect you are dealing with similar cases, always consult with your doctor for a complete and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Besides cancer, other types of tumors get some attention. These, too, have their root in abnormal cell growth. One such type is generally found in the ovary and is referred to by medical doctors as a dermoid tumor or cyst. A dermoid tumor can become quite large in a woman’s uterine cavity. However, this isn’t what makes this abnormal medical condition stand out; tumors are quite common in the childbearing years. The dermoid cyst, however, is not just a mass of standard tissue and fluid. Instead, it is comprised of bodily tissues, including hair, nails, bone fragments, skin and teeth. Doctors suspect that dermoid tumors may be the result of improperly fertilized eggs; the cell gets the signal to begin formation, but insufficient genetic direction is present to properly complete the process.