Overview
Germ cell tumors arise from primitive germ cells and are most common in adolescents and young women.
Symptoms
- •Abdominal pain
- •Pelvic mass
- •Irregular periods
- •hCG/AFP elevation
Diagnosis
- ✓Tumor markers (AFP, β-hCG, LDH)
- ✓Ultrasound
- ✓CT
- ✓Biopsy
Treatments
- →Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
- →BEP (Bleomycin, Etoposide, Cisplatin)
Risk Factors
⚠️Gonadal dysgenesis
⚠️Cryptorchidism (in males)
⚠️Family history
Key Facts
- ℹ️>90% cure rate with chemotherapy
- ℹ️Peak age 10-30
ICD-10: C56 | Prevalence: nadir
Last updated: 11/9/2025