Letter D
DERMOID (abdomen)
Commonly found mass in the ovary. Even though they are usually not cancerous, they can cause torsion (“twisting”) or rupture (“bursting”) of the ovary. To prevent such complication, doctors may decide to remove this mass when large.
DERMOID (neck)
An abnormal collection of tissue usually containing fat. It can be found in the neck and is usually a birth defect and often benign.
DERMOID OF THE ORAL CAVITY
A collection of fluid, tissue, and fat occurring in the neck. They are also called epidermoids. They are usually located in the middle of the neck as opposed to the sides. Patients are usually in their 30s, male, and present with a painless mass which can cause difficulty in swallowing. They can be treated surgically and removed.
DESCENDING AORTA
Part of the aorta that is located in the back of the chest. Blood within the descending aorta flows towards the feet.
DESMOID
Cancerous growth consisting of connective tissue.
DEVELOPMENTAL VENOUS ANOMALY (DVA)
Is a type of vascular anomaly or “malformation” consisting of an abnormal draining vein in the brain. It is considered benign and of no consequence. They can be associated with cavernous angiomas.
DEXA SCAN
Exam to determine your bone density (basically how strong your bone is).
DEXTROCONVEX
A curvature of the spine to the right. “Dextro” is Latin for right. Is a type of scoliosis.
DIAPHRAGM
A thin muscle that separates the chest and abdomen. It is made up of the right hemidiaphragm and the left hemidiaphragm. It is a major muscle for breathing.
DIAPHYSEAL
Anything related to diaphysis (middle part of a long bone).
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