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Importance of a Specialized Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Teratomas (10 of 10)

2,902 views · Published 30 October 2009 · 2:17 · Indexed 12 October 2026

Channel: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 2009 · Science & Technology

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Babies born with fetal teratomas, or tumors, require expert care from before birth through delivery and follow-up care. http://fetalsurgery.chop.edu

The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) specializes in the care of babies with prenatally diagnosed birth defects like teratomas. Our dedicated team of pediatric surgeons, fetal surgeons, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, fetal cardiologists, neonatologists, genetic counselors, and advanced practice nurses is specially trained to care for babies with teratomas, during pregnancy, after birth and beyond. The Center will guide families every step of the way and provide them with the education they need to make the best decisions. 

Lori Howell, Dr. N. Scott Adzick and Dr. Mark Johnson from the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia talk about the importance of finding a center that specializes in fetal diagnosis and treatment of teratomas to ensure best outcomes.

Watch this full video series to learn more about the various types of teratomas, the importance of accurate diagnosis and monitoring, long-term outcomes, and the most advanced treatment options for fetal tumors currently available.

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