Teratoma with malignant transformation
Overview
Type of disease: Rare conditions
A teratoma with malignant transformation (TMT) is a tumor that develops from germ cells when they grow and divide abnormally, forming a mass. Approximately 6% of teratomas develop into TMTs by a process called malignant transformation, when some of the cells in the teratoma become cancerous. TMTs can occur anywhere in the body, but most are located in the testes in men or ovaries in women. The cause of TMT is unknown. Treatment may include surgery and chemotherapy. Source: Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD), supported by ORDR-NCATS and NHGRI.
Medical Resources
- Genetic & Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) GARD provides the public with access to current, reliable, and easy-to-understand information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.
Support Organizations
- Children’s Alopecia Project, Inc. General Support Organization
- Retina UK General Support Organization
- PID UK General Support Organization