A tumor with teeth was found in the pelvis of an ancient Egyptian woman, along with a ring to protect her from pain

• A tumor with teeth was found in a 3,000-year-old ancient Egyptian burial site. 
• The tumor, a teratoma, is a rare find in archaeology.
• It was found near a ring that may have been thought to magically protect its wearer from pain.

A rare tumor with teeth has been found in the pelvis of ancient Egyptian woman who died more than 3,000 years ago.

The tumor, known as a teratoma, was discovered alongside a ring that may have been thought to have magical powers to defend against pain.