Teratoma is a common ovarian germ cell tumor that mainly originates from germ cells. Teratoma can be divided into immature teratoma and mature teratoma, and it contains a large amount of tissue components such as skin, bone, hair, teeth, and nerve tissue. So, what are the clinical symptoms of teratoma?
The formation of teratoma may be related to factors such as abnormal differentiation of germ cells during embryonic development, and the symptoms caused by teratoma may vary depending on its location. There are several common types:
1. Ovarian teratoma. This type of teratoma has a high incidence of metastasis, which can spread to the pelvic cavity, abdominal cavity, liver surface, diaphragm, etc., often causing discomfort in these areas.
2. Testicular teratoma. Most patients with testicular teratoma will develop painless lumps in the testicular area, which are hard in texture and irregular or nodular in shape.
3. Gastric teratoma. This type of teratoma often forms a mass in the upper left abdomen and is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, vomiting, and can even lead to symptoms such as bloody stools, difficulty breathing, and anemia.
4. Sacral tail teratoma. The size of this teratoma varies, and patients often have obvious clinical symptoms such as difficulty urinating, multiple urinations, obvious masses in the sacrococcygeal region, swelling of the buttocks, asymmetry of the buttocks, and bulging of the perineum.
