Rokitansky nodule
Encyclopedia
In gynecology, a Rokitansky nodule is a mass or lump in an ovarian teratomatous
cyst
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Teratoma
A teratoma is an encapsulated tumor with tissue or organ components resembling normal derivatives of all three germ layers. There are rare occasions when not all three germ layers are identifiable...
cyst
Cyst
A cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane and division on the nearby tissue. It may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. A collection of pus is called an abscess, not a cyst. Once formed, a cyst could go away on its own or may have to be removed through surgery.- Locations :* Acne...
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External links
- Image of a Rokitansky nodule - geocities.com