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My doctor says i have a dermoid tumor made out of teeth and hair and stuff. what's gonna happen?

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MRI, Removal, Biopsy: First an ultrasound, MRI or ct scan will clarify the situation. Could be a mature teratoma, depending on location. I have seen them in the nasal area, although they are found in other areas it may need to be removed by a surgeon and biopsied by an oncologist.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Don Millner answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Removal and biopsy: Removal, biopsy and follow up to be certain none of the tumor remains behind. It is unlikely this lesion will metastasize.

Answered 11/25/2014

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