e imbalance of female hormones - progesterone and estrogen can cause abnormal ovarian cyst namely dermoid cyst, endometrioma cyst, cyst adenoma cyst, and "polycystic ovarian disease". Abnormal ovarian cysts are not the same as functional cyst. As you can understand by their name; abnormal growth of cells leads to the formation of these cysts; most of the time these cysts are only benign growths. Research is still going on to ascertain the cause behind these abnormal growths. These cysts generally stay harmless forever without causing any problems. But in some rare cases they might burst and hence lead to immediate surgery. Let us now discuss these ovarian cysts in detail:

Dermoid Cysts

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 it becomes difficult to differentiate a tiny dermoid cyst which has appeared somewhere on the head i.e. skull sutures, under tongue, palate, nose, sinus or coccyx from a pilonidal cyst. The reason is that both these cysts are "full of hair". A pilonidal cyst is basically a pilonidal sinus which has got obstructed. And a sinus might develop from any teratoma adjoining the surface of the body. Such developments might also take place in the form of clusters. A pilonidal cyst is also known as "Sacrococcygeal Fistula" and may form as a dermal infection which adjoins the tailbone. These can be very painful.

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

This cyst is also known as the 'chocolate cyst of endometriosis'. It occurs when the tissues along the uterus lining get attached to the ovaries.

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 generally falls in the category of asymptomatic cysts, and tend to occur in patients with some abdominal mass. It is therefore essential to carry out a gynaecological examination of female patients if they complain of abdominal uneasiness. And all areas should be studied carefully by the doctor during pelvic pathology tests.

Polycystic Ovarian Cyst

These are the cysts that get formed from the follicle cysts because the ovaries have become thick. When the ovaries become thick, the thicker outer side prevents the ovulation from taking place. This may be bad news for fertility too. Also known as PCOS, this is an abnormal cyst in the ovary.

Holistic approach

Every single ovarian cyst mentioned above can be cured by opting for the holistic approach. Its divinity paves the way for cure of abnormal ovarian cyst. The holistic approach is gaining more and more attention everyday because of the absence of side-effects in it. Also, a person becomes stronger physically and mentally both from the holistic approach. Since cysts have various different causes ranging from hormonal imbalance to emotional stress, the holistic approach believes in an overall approach in curing the cysts. It includes ways to balance and improve the mental, emotional and physical health. Exercising regular goes a long way in achieving this. This is the way that the holistic approach takes in order to cure abnormal ovarian cysts.