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Teratoma
A type of germ cell tumor that may contain several types of body tissue.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Teratomas are tumors made up of tissues, such as hair, muscle, and bone. They occur most often in the ovaries in women, and the testicles in men. They may be benign or malignant.
Very rare: Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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Sep 19, 2023 · A teratoma is a rare type of germ cell tumor that may contain immature or fully formed tissue, including teeth, hair, bone and muscle.
A teratoma is a tumor made up of several different types of tissue, such as hair, muscle, teeth, or bone. Teratomata typically form in the tailbone ovary ...
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Dec 8, 2023 · A teratoma is a rare type of tumor that can grow on your tailbone, ovaries, or testicles or in other places on your body. They form from germ ...