During a routine pelvic exam, a 34-year-old female is found to have an ovarian cyst containing skin, hair, cartilage, and bone. This cyst is classified as a(n):

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The presence of skin, hair, cartilage, and bone within the cyst indicates that it is a dermoid cyst, also known as a mature cystic teratoma. Follicular cysts arise from the follicle and contain fluid. Corpus luteal cysts form from the corpus luteum and contain blood or fluid. Atretic cysts are degenerated follicular cysts or corpus luteal cysts.

During a Routine Pelvic Exam, a 34-Year-Old Female Is Found