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Ovarian teratomas are of different types. Understanding the exact type can really help in diagnosing and treatment of it. There are primarily three sub-types of it which are of more concern and interest.More...
Teratomas are basically a type of tumor that is made up of different types of cells and even include some tissues that cannot be traced in the site of tumor. It is alternatively called dermoids. Teratomas can be well identified just after the birth of a newborn. It is mostly seen as a big presentation in the sacral area. Few of the newborn babies with teratomas may show uneven buttocks. This kind of teratoma can be also malignant.
To diagnose an ovarian teratoma, the indications are swelling in the lower abdomen accompanied with pain, unusual bleeding, problems in the bladder, severe back pain and also gastrointestinal problems. More...
The word teratoma has arrived from Greek word which actually means a monstrous tumor. It is identified as a type of germ cell which is a combination of various kinds of cells. It happens when the germ cells start replicating itself at unusual places. This kind of tumor is generally present at the time of birth. Sometimes, it goes unnoticed and diagnosed at a later stage in life.
It is believed that most of the teratomas are benign and only few of them become malignant. Surprisingly, the teratomas which are usually present as a mass of tissues also contains skin, hair, bone and cells which are same as those present in any other usual organ or glands. These can be traced anywhere in the body and in few cases these have eyes like structures or some other extremities. More...