What is a teratom?

Terratoma is a type of germ tumor that contains several different types of cells caused when the germ cells run amok and begin to replicate where they should not. This type of tumor is actually present at birth, but it cannot be noticed later in life and can be considered a form of congenital congenital defects. Most teratomas are benign, but some may become malignant, especially if they are located in the testes. They may contain skin, hair, bones and cells such as cells found in different organs and glands. In some cases, structures such as eyes and limbs have developed. Teratomas can be found anywhere in the body and in some cases the tumor may be visible during ultrasound tests, in which case the tumor may be removed before birth.

In order to be considered a real teratom, the tumor must contain the lids of a layer of germ cells. Baker cells are very unique because they can divide and distinguish into anything, from the upper layers of the skin to theNitter organs of the body. In the case of a teratom, a pocket of germ cells begins to multiply and several different types of tissues begin to evolve, but the tissue is usually not functional.

Historically, teratomas were a theme of intensive interest. Especially large teratomas or growth with unusual complexity have been preserved in anatomical collections as examples of curiosities and the opportunity to see or work on a teratoma was exciting for many doctors. Now that we know how teratomas are formed, these tumors are much less mysterious, but they can still be quite interesting.

teratomas can grow relatively quickly and can cause different symptoms, depending on where they are located. Benign tumors can cause inflammation, abdominal pressure and obvious swelling, while malignant tumors can begin to spread to neighboring organs, causing organs to decline.

Terratoma treatment is removal. Once the tumor is removed, it will exploreWell, to determine whether or not it is malignant. In the case of malignancy, chemotherapy and radiation can be used to prevent tumor recurrence and to resolve the distribution of tumor to neighboring organs if this has occurred. The prognosis for patients with malignant teratomas varies depending on the location of the tumor and when it was identified.