What is ovarian teratoma?

Ovarian teratoma is a growth of cells (hair follicles, skin glands, muscle, and other tissues) that begin in egg cells. Depending on the size and location of the teratoma, it may cause complications such as rupture, infection, and pain.

How do members experience ovarian teratoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ovarian teratoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for ovarian teratoma*

Who has ovarian teratoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 9
40s 13
50s 8
60s 3
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 34