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Re: cystic teratomas

From: Cherae (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Apr 1997 23:04:35 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 9 Apr 1997, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>The most popular theory speculates that teratomas arise from
>>totipotential embryonic tissues that are somehow displaced during
>>ontogeny.
>
>Hi,
>The above theory may be correct but it is not necessarily that they are
>displaced. Some feel that the when germinal inclusion cysts (gics) are
>produced, as they are throughout life (presumably menstrual life) that
>these gics differentiate into different cell types.
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
>Great Neck, New York
>
>*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

Hello- I am very interested in WHAT causes a teratoma to grow. Also, I tried to look up and understand your comment on a "germimal inclusion" and "totipotential embryonic tissues displaced during ontogeny" and am not being very successful. Could you explain that in lame mans terms. Thanks Cherae Clark EWU Student >

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