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Teratoma (Teratoid Tumor)

A true neoplasm composed of a number of different types of tissue, none of which is native to the area in which it occurs. It is composed of tissues that are derived from three germinal layers, the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm. They are classified histologically as mature (benign) or immature (malignant). (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1642)
Also Known As:
Teratoid Tumor; Teratoma, Benign; Teratoma, Immature; Teratoma, Malignant; Benign Teratoma; Benign Teratomas; Dysembryomas; Immature Teratoma; Immature Teratomas; Malignant Teratoma; Malignant Teratomas; Teratoid Tumors; Teratomas; Teratomas, Benign; Teratomas, Immature; Teratomas, Malignant; Tumor, Teratoid; Tumors, Teratoid; Dysembryoma; Teratoma, Cystic; Teratoma, Mature
Networked: 3316 relevant articles (119 outcomes, 168 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Carcinoma (Carcinomatosis)
3. Teratoma (Teratoid Tumor)
4. Testicular Neoplasms (Testicular Cancer)
5. Germinoma

Experts

1. Sheinfeld, Joel: 24 articles (01/2021 - 11/2002)
2. Foster, Richard S: 22 articles (11/2022 - 10/2002)
3. Einhorn, Lawrence H: 17 articles (11/2022 - 10/2002)
4. Bosl, George J: 17 articles (01/2021 - 10/2003)
5. Wu, Joseph C: 16 articles (01/2021 - 02/2006)
6. Motzer, Robert J: 14 articles (10/2019 - 10/2003)
7. Ulbright, Thomas M: 14 articles (12/2018 - 09/2003)
8. Looijenga, Leendert H J: 13 articles (10/2021 - 02/2002)
9. Beck, Stephen D W: 11 articles (12/2015 - 10/2002)
10. Cheng, Liang: 10 articles (10/2022 - 09/2003)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Teratoma:
1. Tumor Biomarkers (Tumor Markers)IBA
2. Cisplatin (Platino)FDA LinkGeneric
3. N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptors (NMDA Receptors)IBA
4. Rituximab (Mabthera)FDA Link
5. alpha-Fetoproteins (alpha-Fetoprotein)IBA
6. Etoposide (VP 16)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)FDA LinkGeneric
8. PlatinumIBA
9. InterferonsIBA
10. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
2. Therapeutics
3. Radiotherapy
4. Lymph Node Excision (Lymph Node Dissection)
5. Transplantation