Can teratomas eat donkey-hide gelatin?

Written by Sun Shan Shan
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on June 16, 2025
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Firstly, individuals with ovarian teratomas can consume donkey-hide gelatin as long as they are not allergic to the ingredients. Once an ovarian teratoma is diagnosed, it is crucial to visit a hospital for timely examination to determine whether the teratoma is benign or malignant, and to undergo surgical treatment based on the findings. Ovarian teratomas are a type of germ cell tumor of the ovaries. Teratomas can be classified as mature or immature. Mature teratomas, also known as dermoid cysts, are benign tumors that may contain substances like sebum, hair, teeth, and bone. Immature teratomas are malignant and are more commonly found in young patients aged 11 to 19. If a teratoma is detected, it is essential to seek prompt medical examination and, if necessary, surgical treatment.

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What should I do if a teratoma recurs?

Teratoma is a type of ovarian cyst, and there is a chance of recurrence after treatment. Clinically, once the recurrence of a teratoma is suspected, it is mostly recommended that the patient undergo surgery again to remove the recurrent teratoma and conduct a postoperative pathological examination to assess whether there is a tendency for the teratoma to become malignant. Further treatment plans are formulated based on the results of the postoperative pathology. After discovering the recurrence of a teratoma, there is no need to panic excessively; it is sufficient to seek medical attention promptly.

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What's the matter with ovarian teratoma pain?

The causes of lower abdominal pain in women with ovarian teratomas are complex. Firstly, as the teratoma grows in size, it can, due to gravity, pull on surrounding ligaments, causing pain on one side of the lower abdomen. When the teratoma is particularly large, it can also compress nerves in the pelvis, leading to neuropathic pain. Moreover, teratomas are heterogeneously textured. If they are quite mobile and not adhering to surrounding tissues, sudden changes in body position, or an increase in uterine size during the mid-pregnancy, might shift the position of the teratoma. This can lead to torsion of the stalk, causing local ischemia and hypoxia, and resulting in acute lower abdominal pain.

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Written by Xu Xiao Ming
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Is ovarian teratoma cancer?

Ovarian teratomas are divided into benign and malignant types. If the teratoma is malignant, then it is a type of cancer. If it is benign, it is not cancer; it is just a tumor. The malignancy of a tumor is not as high as that of cancer. Therefore, it is necessary to determine its pathological type. After removing the teratoma, it should be sent to the pathology department for examination to clearly determine whether it is benign or malignant. For benign teratomas, postoperative follow-up observation is sufficient. However, if the teratoma is malignant, the scope of the surgery should be conducted according to the protocols for ovarian cancer, and chemotherapy is required after surgery.

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Do teratomas grow quickly?

Ovarian teratomas are a relatively common type of ovarian tumor and belong to germ cell tumors. Depending on the benign or malignant nature of the teratoma, their differentiation and growth rates vary, meaning they grow at different speeds. For instance, benign teratomas, also known as mature teratomas, usually grow slowly. Many women may find that, upon having a check-up every six months or a year, the size of the teratoma remains the same with no significant changes. However, some women may have malignant teratomas, or their previously mature teratomas may become malignant. In such cases, the mass may suddenly increase in size over a short period, causing abdominal pain, and sometimes the mass can be felt in the abdomen.

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Does a teratoma require surgery?

Ovarian teratomas are a type of germ cell tumor, requiring surgical treatment whether the teratoma is benign or malignant. Teratomas can be divided into mature teratomas and immature teratomas. Mature teratomas, also known as dermoid cysts, are considered benign tumors. Immature teratomas are malignant tumors, accounting for 1%-3% of ovarian teratomas. Mature teratomas are cystic with a single chamber filled with sebum and hair, and sometimes teeth and bone material can be found inside. Therefore, once a teratoma is identified, the choice of surgical method depends on the size of the tumor, and some biochemical tests are needed to determine the nature of the cystic tumor.