Week 4 - Teratoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is a teratoma
A
A type of tumour with tissue/organ components resembling derivatives of germ layers
2
Q
Which trilaminar layer is most often represented in teratoma
A
Ectoderm
3
Q
Which structures most common
A
Teeth and hair
4
Q
Are teratomas usually m or b?
A
Can be both
5
Q
Which conditions give an increased likelihood of germ cell teratoma
A
CNS, genitourinary tract malformations or cryptochidism
6
Q
Where are embryonal teratomas usually found
A
Midline of body
7
Q
When do embryonal teratomas usually present
A
Usually cogenital
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