Ovarian teratoma
Ovarian teratoma is a common type of ovarian germ cell tumor. It belongs to a tumor that grows in ovarian tissue and is formed by abnormal proliferation and accumulation of germ cells. The clinical symptoms are non-specific. The main manifestation is a pelvic mass. 25% of patients are found by accident. 10% of patients will have acute abdominal pain due to tumor rupture, twist or bleeding.
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