What is mediastinal teratoma?

Also known as: benign mediastinal teratoma, germ cell tumor, teratoma of the mediastinum, mediastinal chest mass

A mediastinal teratoma is a large mass that grows in the area between the two lungs. It’s a birth defect that is often benign, or non-cancerous. In some babies, it does not cause any problems, but in others it can lead to breathing difficulties and other problems.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM