Abstract
Ovarian tumors are commonly seen in reproductive age group in women. However, when
they occur at extremes of age, the suspicion of malignancy increases. The detection
of dermoid cyst at 8 years of age is uncommon and hence is being reported to acquaint
the doctors of this possibility. Awareness of benign tumors in small children can
help in proper counseling of patient party and planning the surgical procedure.
Keywords
Age - malignancy - mature cystic teratoma
