Malignant teratoma
Definition
Malignant teratoma is a type of cancer made of cysts that contain one or more of the three layers of cells found in a developing baby (embryo). These layers are callled ectoderms, mesoderms, and endoderms.
Malignant teratoma
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Malignant teratoma
Alternate Names : Dermoid cyst - malignant, Nonseminomatous germ cell tumor - teratoma, Immature teratoma
Definition ...
tertks nm noun a malignant teratoma usually in the testes teratogen teratogen t rtden noun a substance ...
teratogenesis
tert denss noun an unusual pattern of development in an embryo and fetus ...
: Embryonal adenocarcinomas (a type of malignant teratoma) of the sacrococcygeal region. Clinical and pathologic aspects of 21 cases. Cancer 26 (3): 522-35, 1970.
Billmire DF, Grosfeld JL: Teratomas in childhood: analysis of 142 cases.
Nonseminomas can be further classified as embryonal carcinomas, malignant teratomas, endodermal sinus tumors, choriocarcinomas or mixed germ cell tumors. The specific type of germ cell tumor influences both treatment and prognosis.
Cancer in testes, ovaries, biliary (liver secretion) tract, stomach, or pancreas
Cirrhosis of the liver
Liver cancer
Malignant teratoma
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If the tumor is found to be malignant then chemotherapy and radiation treatment is given to prevent the tumors re-growth. The outcome for a patient who has a malignant teratoma depends on the location of the tumor and if it has spread to other ...
They can, however, be malignant, depending on the maturity and other types of cells that may be involved.
Benign teratomas tend to grow aggressively, although they do not spread.
Malignant teratomas tend to grow aggressively and spread to other ...
Other benign tumors include histiocytoid cardiomyopathy tumors, teratomas, hemangiomas, and neurofibromas. Malignant tumors that begin in the heart are rare, but may include malignant teratomas, rhabdomyosarcomas, and chondrosarcomas.
"Management of malignant teratoma: does referral to a specialist unit matter?". Lancet 341 (8851): 999-1002. doi:10.1016/0140-6736(93)91082-W. PMID 8096954.
^ CureSearch.org press release re Germ Cell Cancer ...
 See also: Teratoma, Cancer, Carcinoma, Germ cell tumor, Surgery
  
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