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What is the definition of Germ Cell Tumor?
Malignant germ cell tumors are rare cancerous masses that can grow in the ovaries in girls and testes in boys as well as other parts of the body, such as the chest, abdomen, lower back, and brain. There are several types of malignant germ cell tumors, such as teratomas, germinomas, endodermal sinus tumor or yolk sac tumors, choriocarcinoma, and embryonal carcinoma.
What are the symptoms of Germ Cell Tumor?
Symptoms of malignant germ cell tumors depend on the size and location of the tumor and may include a solid testicular mass, with or without pain, in boys; a solid ovarian mass with abdominal pain in girls; a mass on the lower back or near the anus in an infant; a mass in the chest with associated respiratory distress; early puberty or vaginal bleeding at a very young age; constipation; incontinence; leg weakness; and abnormal testicular size or shape.
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What are the current treatments for Germ Cell Tumor?
Treatment for malignant germ cell tumors depends on the size and location of the tumor as well how advanced the cancer is and may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy (cisplation, etoposide, and bleomycin), hormonal replacement, and bone marrow transplantation.
Treatment for relapsed malignant germ cell tumors may include additional chemotherapy with paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and carboplation followed by autologous stem cell transplantation.
Who are the top Germ Cell Tumor Local Doctors?
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Elite in Germ Cell Tumor
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
262 Danny Thomas Pl,
Memphis, TN
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth
Carlos Rodriguez is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Rodriguez and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Germ Cell Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Germ Cell Tumor, Retinoblastoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Tissue Biopsy, and Hepatectomy.
Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Oncology
Experienced in Germ Cell Tumor
Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Oncology
UT Regional One Physicians Inc
880 Madison Ave,
Memphis, TN
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
John Schorge is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Schorge and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Germ Cell Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Schorge is currently accepting new patients.
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What are the latest Germ Cell Tumor Clinical Trials?
What are the Latest Advances for Germ Cell Tumor?
Management and Outcomes of Children with Malignant Germ Cell Tumor.
Journal: Indian journal of pediatrics
Published: June 26, 2024
Genetic characteristics of ovarian malignant germ cell tumors
Journal: Zhonghua bing li xue za zhi = Chinese journal of pathology
Published: June 03, 2024
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Current surgical approach: Extracranial malignant germ cell tumors.
Journal: Pediatric blood & cancer
Published: May 19, 2024