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Anyone else been diagnosed with a borderline ovarian tumor?
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It is great to hear that you are doing well. I was diagnosed this week with a Teratoma 8.5 cm. My friend said, I have an 8mm socket, it's not that big of a deal. Well he was incorrect it's cm, not mm. Trying not to be afraid and wondering how many others have Adnexal Teratoma that is this large and what your outcome is? Did you need chemo or was if a complete or partial hysterectomy.
Appreciate any info available. Long time until Monday.. or it feels that way.
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Hello, I hope you are doing well. I had a 15cm teratoma that actually twisted my ovary, that being the way it was discovered. I did have surgery, removal of that ovary and tube because of the size had engulfed some of the tube as well. It had all sorts of tissues in it. It had lung, thyroid, bone, a tooth, lots of hair, skin tissue, and i dont remember what else. I used to have pics of it around here somewhere. It was pretty gross, lol. I called it my monster. A number of years later when i had a complete hysterectomy for other issues they discovered i had another one on the other ovary--which i heard was uncommon. I guess some people have all the luck. From what i have read, teratomas are very rarely cancer unless they occur in teenage or very young adults. The removal of the first teratoma was done laparoscopically and i recovered fully and quickly. Hope this helps.
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Welcome @mom4kody. I'm tagging members @stephkleier and @oakbourne who have experience with teratomas.
I can imagine that hearing that you have teratoma is worrisome and having to endure this worry of the weekend almost unbearable. According to this article, most ovarian teratomas are benign.
- What Is a Teratoma? https://www.healthline.com/health/teratoma
When will you talk with your doctor about treatment options? Is it causing you any pain? How was it discovered?