| 41. | Because they are encapsulated, teratomas are usually malignant teratoma are known and some of these are common forms of teratoma.
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| 42. | Depending on which tissue ( s ) it contains, a teratoma may secrete a variety of chemicals with systemic effects.
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| 43. | In neonates, infants, and children younger than 4 years, the majority of germ cell tumors are sacrococcygeal teratomas.
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| 44. | The condition is associated with tumours, mostly teratomas of the ovaries, and thus can be considered a paraneoplastic syndrome.
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| 45. | Some teratomas secrete thyroxine, in some cases to such a degree that it can lead to clinical hyperthyroidism in the patient.
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| 46. | Germ cell tumors, including teratoma, often present and originate in the midline of the sacrum, coccyx, or both.
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| 47. | Fetus in fetu may be a very highly differentiated form of dermoid cyst, itself a highly differentiated form of mature teratoma.
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| 48. | Of all anterior mediastinal tumors, 15-20 % are germ cell tumors of which approximately 50 % are benign teratomas.
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| 49. | I should note that cancer, including teratoma, " is " a potential consequence of embryonic stem cell therapy.
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| 50. | Because these teratomas project from the fetal body into the surrounding amniotic fluid, they can be seen during routine prenatal ultrasound exams.
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