Is the recurrence rate of teratoma high?

Ovarian teratoma is a tumor that grows in the ovarian germ cells. It originates from germ cells and can be mainly divided into mature teratomas and immature teratomas. Mature teratomas are generally benign teratomas, while immature teratomas are malignant teratomas. After they appear, they are harmful to health and should be treated promptly. The following mainly introduces whether the recurrence rate of ovarian teratoma is high.

A teratoma is a tumor formed by mutation of immature germ cells in the human body. It most commonly occurs in the ovaries but can occur at any age. It is not transformed from a fertilized egg. Most teratomas are benign, with malignant ones accounting for only about 1%. Because teratomas are similar to normal human tissues, except that their structure is disordered and a bit like a malformed fetus, they are called teratomas.

Ovarian teratoma has become more common in recent years, accounting for about 50% of female infertility. This disease is not limited by age, and women of childbearing age are all likely to develop ovarian teratoma. The center of ovarian teratoma is biased to one side and is located higher, so it is easy to twist. If the tumor is not treated in time after the disease, it is easy to soften and increase tension, leading to cyst rupture, and the contents flow into the abdominal cavity, causing severe peritonitis. Therefore, it should be surgically removed as soon as possible after the disease. There is still a possibility of recurrence after surgery.

The high recurrence rate of ovarian teratoma is due to the fact that the first operation was not done completely, leaving part of the cyst wall tissue. At this time, surgical treatment should continue. Secondly, it is caused by the re-growth of tumors from other different germ layer tissues in the ovaries. It can be said that as long as the ovaries exist, ovarian teratoma will recur. It can be seen that the recurrence rate of this disease is very high.

The above is an introduction to the recurrence rate of ovarian teratoma. The recurrence rate of this disease is really very high. As long as there is a teratoma in the ovary, it may recur. Therefore, after surgical treatment, conservative treatment with traditional Chinese medicine is recommended. Check every six months to one year after surgery to detect the recurrence of the disease in time, and then seek medical treatment for treatment in time.