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What is teratoma?
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Germ cell tumor: Teratoma is a: type of germ cell tumor that may contain several different types of tissue and sometimes mature elements such as hair, muscle, and bone. Teratomas occur most often in the ovary, testis, and in the sacrococcygeal region. They may be benign or malignant.
Answered 11/2/2017
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