Is teratoma easy to recur

Teratoma recurrence depends on the type of teratoma and the completeness of the resection.

If the tumor is not completely removed, the residual tumor tissue may continue to grow and develop, and recurrence is likely to occur. If the surgery is completely removed, it is usually not easy to relapse. Secondly, if the immature teratoma is highly malignant, it is more likely to relapse and metastasize even after surgery and follow-up treatment.

In order to reduce the risk of teratoma recurrence, patients need close follow-up and monitoring after surgery. Regular imaging examinations and tumor marker detection are included to detect signs of recurrence early and timely treatment.