Facts About Cystic Teratoma Tumors originating in the fetus and therefore several different cell types. Occurs most often as tumor or cyst in the ovaries in young women, but can also be seen in the testes in boys before puberty Are usually found during routine examination of the fetus by ultrasound, or by gynecological examination of adult women Treatment is removal of the tumor by surgery What is a cystic teratoma? Teratomas are tumors that are formed of multiple cell types. The tumor originated from germ cells (germinal cells) in the embryo stage. Includes both benign teratomas, well-developed cysts (cavity) opening and compact, immature malignant tumors. The benign cysts predominate, but there is always a small risk that a benign tumor […]
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