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  2. A type of tumor made of different tissues such as hair, muscle or bone. Presents as a painless lump in the groin area.
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
    How common is condition?
    Very rare (Fewer than 20,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • The exact causes of teratomas are not known, but are associated with:
    • Inherited nervous system defects
    • Genitourinary tract malformations
    • Encephalitis –associated with ovarian mature teratomas
    • Autoimmune hemolytic anemia associated with mature cystic teratomas

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    Symptoms vary depending on the size and location of the lump.

    Most common symptoms include:

    • Pain in the groin area
    • Swelling or bleeding

    Symptoms of Sacrococcygeal (which develops in coccyx or tailbone) teratoma include:

    • Constipation
    • Lower abdominal pain
    • Pain while urinating
    • Swelling in the groin area
    • Weakness in the leg

    Symptoms of Ovarian teratoma include:

    • Severe pain in the pelvis or abdomen.
    • If associated with encephalitis, headache and psychiatric symptoms such as confusion or psychosis can be noticed.

    Symptoms of Testicular teratoma include:

    • Painless swelling or lump in the testicle.

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves laboratory tests to confirm the condition.

    Common tests & procedures

    Biopsy: Samples from tumor are examined to detect if it is benign or malignant.

    Complete blood count (CBC): To check for any infections or deficiencies.

    Sonography: During pregnancy, to identify the abnormalities in the fetus.

    CT scan: CT scan of the pelvis - To examine the tumor size and location.

    Physical examination: For testicular teratoma, the testes are checked for the lumps by the doctor when presented with testicular pain.

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  1. A teratoma is a rare type of tumor that can contain fully developed tissues and organs, including hair, teeth, muscle, and bone. Teratomas are most common in the tailbone, ovaries, and testicles, but can occur elsewhere in the body. Teratomas can appear in newborns, children, or adults. They’re more common in females.
    www.healthline.com/health/teratoma
    A teratoma is a tumor made up of several different types of tissue, such as hair, muscle, teeth, or bone. Teratomata typically form in the tailbone (where it is known as a sacrococcygeal teratoma), ovary, or testicle.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teratoma
    A teratoma is a type of germ cell tumor that can be benign or cancerous. These tumors may contain several different types of tissue, such as hair, muscle, and bone. They usually occur in the ovaries in females, the testicles in males, and the tailbone in children. However, they can sometimes appear elsewhere in the body.
    www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/teratoma
    A teratoma is a congenital (present prior to birth) tumor formed by different types of tissue. Teratomas in newborns are generally benign and don't spread. 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.
    www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/teratoma
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