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What Are Teratomas? (1 of 10)

Teratomas are tumors found in newborns that can grow to be as big as the baby. http://fetalsurgery.chop.edu Teratomas are a type of fetal tumor derived from stem cells that appear during prenatal development. The cause of teratomas is unknown. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the mass (resection of the tumor). Fetal tumors can be an extremely stressful and difficult diagnosis for expectant mothers and families. In this video, you’ll meet a patient family diagnosed with a fetal tumor and hear from experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. N. Scott Adzick, MD, Mark Johnson, MD, and Alan Flake, MD, from the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, explain the various types of teratomas, which include sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT), giant neck masses, mediastinal tumors, and cervical teratomas, and introduce how they are managed at CHOP. Watch this full video series to learn more about the various types of teratomas, the importance of accurate diagnosis and monitoring, long-term outcomes, and the most advanced treatment options for fetal tumors currently available.