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Ovary and dermoid cyst

Ovary with rest of uterine appendages showing a dermoid cyst which contained sebaceous matter, hair and teeth. Dermoid cysts are caused by the growth of unused stem cells. They often show hair and teeth within the sac of the cyst and can grow in men or women. Knox Collection GC 1214

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