What is Vagina Dentata and How is it Portrayed in Real Life?

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The discussion centers on the concept of "vagina dentata," which refers to the mythological idea of a vagina with teeth. It highlights a case report involving a woman with teeth emerging from a dermoid cyst, illustrating a real-life manifestation of this phenomenon. The conversation also references the film "Teeth," suggesting that it may have drawn from actual medical cases, despite "vagina dentata" not being an established medical term. Participants express interest in further exploring the medical implications and representations of this concept in media.

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  • Understanding of dermoid cysts and their characteristics
  • Familiarity with the cultural implications of vagina dentata
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  • Research case reports on dermoid cysts and their unusual presentations
  • Explore the cultural significance of vagina dentata in folklore and media
  • Analyze the film "Teeth" for its representation of medical realities
  • Investigate the psychological implications of vagina dentata in societal contexts
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This discussion is beneficial for medical professionals, cultural researchers, and film analysts interested in the intersection of mythology, medicine, and media representation.

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Here's a http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1471-0528.1987.tb03132.x/abstract" If somebody can access the online content and tell us more about what's in the case report, please do.
And one unfortunate woman had teeth coming out of http://www.deepdyve.com/lp/taylor-francis/an-unusual-presentation-of-a-dermoid-cyst-vP5Euplq2k"
There's a http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/392665/" online
about real-life vagina dentata.
This film is associated with the "Teeth" movie, but that doesn't mean its facts are incorrect. It could be that the people making the movie researched "vagina dentata" in real life.
However, "vagina dentata" isn't the medical term. It doesn't seem to be common enough to have its own medical term.
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