Symptoms and causes
Table Of Content Types of teratomas Recent Blog Articles How do you prevent teratomas? Medical Treatment for Dermoid Cysts The likelihood of cancer depends on where in the body the teratoma is found. The fetus in fetu teratoma is most often detected in infancy. In 90 percent of cases these teratomas are found before the child reaches 18 months of age. In about 1 in 500,000 people, a very rare type of teratoma can appear, called fetus in fetu (fetus within a fetus). Types of teratomas Although they are benign, they can become cancerous in rare circumstances. Dermoid cysts are the non-cancerous form of a type of tumor called a teratoma, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Also referred to as mature teratomas, they can include skin, sweat and oil glands, fat, muscle, bone, hair, and teeth. Recent Blog Articles In other cases, surgery may be the best course of action. For those with cysts measuring less than 5 cm, a surgeon may perform a laparoscopic cystectomy....