what is a rare type cancer that has tumors on ovaries with teeth and hair in them?

Answer 1

It is called a teratoma. At one time teratomas (which are usually benign) were thought to originate in some sort of embryonic or quasi-embryonic cell gone wrong. But most experts now consider them a type of germ-cell tumor--in this case a tumor involving an egg. Though the egg is unfertilized, tumor-driven cell division results in a lot of the same stuff you see in a developing fetus, including cartilage, bone, teeth, hair, brain tissue, and sometimes even bowel, skull, vertebrae, and eyes. It's all chaotically arranged and bears no resemblance to an actual embryo. Nonetheless, since larger teratomas can weigh several pounds . . . well, I suppose all cancer is pretty weird. But this kind is weirder than most.

also check out: http://ovariancancer.jhmi.edu/germcell.cfm#teratoma

Answer 2

If it is cancer you are referring to than it would be a Malignant Teratoma. These types of malignant cysts are not limited to the ovaries of women. They can appear anywhere within the body, but most commonly affect young men and occur in the chest area.

A malignant teratoma consists of cells present in the embryonic stage, which would explain their odd appearance and contents.

There are other cancers that affect women when malignant cells grow in the tissues following conception (joining of sperm and egg). This type of cancer will generally start inside the uterus. It is called gestational trophoblastic tumors. There are two types that affect the growing embryo: hydatidiform mole and choriocarcinoma.

A hydatidiform mole or molar pregnancy, the sperm and egg have joined but a baby has not developed. This can mimic a real pregnancy, however.

A choriocarcinoma can spread from the uterus. The tumors may have originated from the molar pregnancy, from tissue left after miscarriage or abortion, or from the area where the placenta was attached.

Like all types of cancer, the earlier it is diagnosed the better the outcome.

Answer 3

You are discussing teratoma, which is not a cancer, but is a tumor, and only rarely does a component of it become malignant.

While they are more common in ovaries, they can be found anywhere in the body, with mediastinum (inside chest) and intracranial (in head) behind ovary and testis in prevalence.

I saw one with a portion of jaw, containing two teeth. Under the microscope, the remainder is a mixed up mess of cartilage, skin components, respiratory epithelium, central nervous system.

IF one of the components transforms to malignant, then it is considered a malignant teratoma.

An older and now less frequently used term for this is dermoid, or dermoid cyst, but you are less likely to find that term used in current medical literature.

Answer 4

Hydatidiform Mole With Teeth

Answer 5

The name of the cyst is called a dermoid cyst. I don't know about the cancer part of the question however,....but I hope you find the answer to your question. Best of luck.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

dermoid cyst