Difference between an teratoma and choristoma.

Question

As far as I know, both can refer to a type of tumor found in abnormal locations in the body. Both are derived from germ cells. So, what’s the actual difference between those two terms?

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Answer 1

They’re different types of tumors. Teratomas can grow hair and teeth, while choristoma are usually composed of bone and cartilage.