Teratoma by Jemilla Strode Smith https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os en-us 2021-05-25 02:24:19 UTC 2023-04-02 13:17:28 UTC hello@padlet.com What is it? jstrosmith https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556018045 Germ cell tumour, containing derivatives of all 3 germ layers ]]> 2021-05-25 02:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556018045 jstrosmith https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556023845 2021-05-25 02:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556023845 How does it form? vickin223 https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556024859 When totipotent germ cells that migrate from extraembryonic regions into genital ridges get lost, or don't make it]]> 2021-05-25 02:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556024859 Types: jstrosmith https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556025569 Mature: usually benign
Immature: more likely to develop into malignant cancer

Mature subtypes: 
- cystic: enclosed in fluid-containing sac
- solid: made up of tissue, but not self-enclosed 
mixed: containing both solid and cystic parts ]]> 2021-05-25 02:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556025569 Treatment https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556030623 Surgical removal but if malignant, chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be required.]]> 2021-05-25 02:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556030623 Where does it occur? vickin223 https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556031512 Most occur in gonads (testes & ovaries)
Can also occur in abdomen 

]]> 2021-05-25 02:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556031512 Why is it called teratoma? vickin223 https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556035242 Teratoma - greek for monstrous tumour
This is because they can contain hair, teeth, bone, neutrons and even eyes
]]> 2021-05-25 02:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556035242 Diagnosis jstrosmith https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556036577 Diagnosis Blood tests:  used to test for elevated levels of the hormones BhCG and AFP.
Ultrasound imaging: helps identify the progress of the teratoma.
X rays: used to tell if tumour has spread ]]> 2021-05-25 02:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jstrosmith/60wd6r8fhpc223os/wish/1556036577