Ovarian and Testicular - Germ Cell Tumor | Ailments

What is Ovarian and Testicular-Germ Cell Tumor?

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.

Symptoms

Constipation or trouble holding pee if the tumor is in the pelvis.
Leg weakness if the tumor presses on the nerves at the bottom of the spine.
A testicle of an unusual shape or si

Complications

Spread of the tumGerm cell tumors can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. The most common sites for metastasis are the lungs, liver, lymph nodes, and central nervous system. Rarely, germ cell tumors can spread to the bone, bone marrow, and other organs.

Causes

The cause of most germ cell tumors isn't always known. Doctors do know that some medical conditions can make children more likely to develop them. These include: birth defects that involve the central nervous system, genitals, urinary tract, and spine.

Prevention

Most patients with a cancerous germ cell tumor will need chemotherapy. The drugs that are commonly used for treating germ cell tumors include bleomycin (available as a generic drug), cisplatin (available as a generic drug), etoposide (Etopophos), and ifosfamide (Ifex).

Risk factors

Doctors don't know exactly why some women get ovarian germ cell tumors. Some birth defects that affect the nervous system, genitals, and urinary tract can make a woman more likely to develop this type of tumor. Certain genetic conditions that cause extra or missing sex chromosomes can also raise your risk

How is it diagnosed?

Surgery is the most common treatment of ovarian germ cell tumor. A doctor may take out the cancer using one of the following types of surgery. Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: A surgical procedure to remove one ovary and one fallopian tube. Hysterectomy

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with or without lymphangiography or CT scan.
Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy followed by observation.
Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy followed by radiation therapy.
Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy followed by chemotherapy.

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