Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors

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Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors

Types of Germ Cell Tumors
Testicular germ cell tumors of early childhood: forms within the testes of young boys


Testicular germ cell tumors of adolescence and young adulthood: occurs within the testes of older boys; two classifications: seminoma or nonseminoma


Extragonadal, extracranial germ cell tumors of early childhood: any type not located in either the testicles or ovaries or in the brain; usually located in the sacrum (section of bone between the hip bones at base of spine) and the coccyx (tailbone)


Extragonadal, extracranial germ cell tumors of adolescence and young adulthood: usually located within the chest


Ovarian germ cell tumors: affects teenage girls and young women; cancer cells are found in egg-making cells in an ovary.
Risk Factors of Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor
These tumors get their start while the child is still in the mother’s womb, very early in pregnancy. Cells that are designed to form the reproductive system break away and travel to other parts of the body. Later in the child’s life, they can develop into tumors. There is no way to prevent this disease.

Common Symptoms of Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor
Symptoms will vary depending on the location of the tumor. Some common symptoms include:

Constipation
Urinary retention
For boys: painless swelling or mass in the testicles
For girls: abdominal pain
Diagnosing Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor
If symptoms are present, a doctor will complete a physical exam and may perform other various tests in order to find the cause of symptoms. Specific tests are determined by the location of the mass and may include:

CT (or CAT) Scan
Biopsy
Blood tests
Pelvic exam
Laparotomy
Treatment Options for Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor
A treatment plan will be determined by the type of tumor that existsthe stage of the disease, whether or not it is malignant (cancerous), as well as your child's age and general health.

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