immature teratoma

Mixed Germ Cell Tumour of the Testis: Understanding Your Pathology Report

What is a mixed germ-cell tumour? A mixed germ-cell tumour is a type of testicular cancer made up of more than one type of germ-cell tumour. The types of germ cell tumours that may be found in a mixed germ cell tumour are seminoma, embryonal carcinoma, yolk sac tumour, teratoma, and choriocarcinoma. Mixed germ-cell tumours …
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Immature Teratoma of the Ovary: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Immature teratoma of the ovary is a rare type of malignant (cancerous) ovarian tumor. Despite sharing the word “teratoma” with the common, noncancerous mature teratoma (also called a dermoid cyst), an immature teratoma is a fundamentally different diagnosis — one that requires careful staging and, in many cases, treatment beyond surgery. The word “immature” refers …
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