Many women of childbearing age think that they generally do not develop malignant tumors when they are young, but in fact, this is not the case. Many women, due to the high pressure in their work and life, often experience anxiety, depression, and other emotions, which can lead to some diseases in their bodies, such as "ovarian teratoma". At first, they didn't pay much attention to it and thought it was just a minor problem that didn't need to be taken care of, but by the time the tumor gradually grew larger and even ruptured, the situation was already very serious, and they regretted it deeply! So, what is ovarian teratoma? How much does it cost for ovarian teratoma surgery?
Ovarian teratoma is a common type of germ cell tumor, mainly caused by cellular reproduction. According to histopathological types, it can be divided into mature teratoma, immature teratoma, and ovarian goiter. The most common mature teratoma is mature cystic teratoma, also known as dermoid cyst. Immature teratoma exhibits malignant biological behavior.
What are the clinical manifestations of ovarian teratoma?
Mature cystic teratoma mostly occurs in women of childbearing age around 20-40 years old. The clinical symptoms are non-specific, mainly manifested as pelvic masses. 25% of patients are accidentally discovered, while 10% of patients are discovered due to tumor rupture, torsion or bleeding, acute abdominal pain, etc.
Ovarian teratoma has a high diagnostic rate through ultrasound examination, usually showing unilateral ovarian cystic solid mass; Serological tests may show mild elevation of CA199, AFP, etc.
How to treat ovarian teratoma?
Patients with ovarian teratoma should choose surgical treatment. The surgical range can be selected as accessory resection on the affected side, teratoma removal on the affected side, and/or contralateral ovarian biopsy. The surgical method can be laparoscopic or open. Based on the preliminary findings during surgery, it is suspected that teratoma is benign or malignant. If it is suspected to be a malignant tumor, frozen pathological examination should be sent as soon as possible. Malignant teratoma should also undergo complete staged surgery as much as possible. For young patients with malignant teratoma who have fertility requirements, surgery to preserve fertility function can be considered.
Hospitals in different regions charge different fees, and teratoma can be removed through laparoscopic dissection. It is recommended to actively cooperate with treatment after surgery, undergo regular check ups, avoid strenuous exercise, and prevent recurrence! Here, we also remind female friends that if they discover ovarian diseases in their daily lives, they should pay high attention and go to a regular hospital for detailed examination and treatment in a timely manner to avoid suffering from ovarian teratoma and causing disturbance to their lives.
