Treatment options for immature teratomas

Source: Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: November 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Mature and Immature Teratomas in Children / Treatment of Immature Teratomas

Treatment options for immature teratomas include the following:

Surgery and observation (stage I).

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Surgery and observation (stage I)

Surgery and observation or chemotherapy (stages I–IV). The use of chemotherapy is controversial. For more information, see evidence on the role of chemotherapy for immature teratomas.

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