Diseases

Germ Cell Tumour

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A germ cell tumor (gct) is a neoplasm derived from germ cells. ... Germ Cells normally occur inside the gonads (ovary and testis). Germ Cell tumors that originate outside the gonads may be birth defects resulting from errors during development of the embryo.

SYMPTOMS

Malignant mediastinum tumors may cause chest pain, breathing problems,cough and fever. Presacral Tumors — these tumors are located in the area above or in front of the sacral bone of the hip. A malignant presacral germ cell tumor usually appears as a mass in the lower abdomen or buttocks of an infant or young child.

CAUSES

Most ovarian tumors and testicular tumors are of germ cell origin. The ovaries and testes are called gonads. Tumor sites outside the gonad are called extragonadal sites. The tumors also occur along the midline path and can be found in the head,chest, abdomen, pelvis, and sacrococcygeal (lower back) area.