Patient's question:
I have been pregnant for 13 weeks. I went to the hospital for an ultrasound examination and found a teratoma in the uterus. Will this teratoma affect the growth and development of the fetus? If I want to have a child, what should I pay attention to? The help I need: Does the teratoma affect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
At 13 weeks of pregnancy, I discovered an ovarian teratoma. The teratoma does not interfere with the fetus's growth and development, but if the ovarian teratoma reverses into brain edema and pus, it will affect the child. If the teratoma is small, it may not need to be addressed. If the ovarian teratoma is large, there is a possibility of reversal, and surgical treatment can be performed in the second trimester of pregnancy. It is important to avoid strenuous exercise, undergo regular prenatal check-ups promptly, and follow the doctor's advice for treatment.