Germ Cell Tumors

What are Germ Cell Tumors?

Germ cell tumors are lesions of the testis that often produce enzymes and polypeptide hormones easily detected in the blood through sensitive assays. Germ cell tumors include:  SeminomasSpermatocytic seminomaEmbryonal carcinomaYolk sac tumorsChoriocarcinomaTeratomasMixed germ cell tumors
Germ Cell Tumors

What are Germ Cell Tumors?

A germ cell tumor is a neoplasm derived from germ cells which may be benign or malignant.  What is the Pathology of Germ Cell Tumors? Etiology: The cause of Germ Cell Tumors is unknown. Genes involved: Unknown.  Pathogenesis: Proliferation of…