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Malignant Teratoma


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Alternate Names : Dermoid Cyst - Malignant, Immature Teratoma, Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor - Teratoma

Definition

Malignant teratoma is a type of cancer consisting of cysts that contain one or more of the three main types of cells present in embryos -- ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm cells.

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Malignant Teratoma

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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Malignant teratoma occurs most often in young men in their 20's - 30's. It is often located in the anterior mediastinum (in the chest). Most malignant teratomas have spread (metastasized) by the time of diagnosis and they can spread throughout the body.

A number of other cancers are often associated with these tumors including:

Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
Myelodysplasia (MDS)
Malignant histiocytosis
Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
Small cell undifferentiated carcinoma

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Review Date : 8/8/2002
Reviewed By : Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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