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The symptoms of germ cell tumor depend on the location of the cancer. Early cancer does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, children may feel the following symptoms. | |||
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==Who is at risk for germ cell tumor?== | ==Who is at risk for germ cell tumor?== |
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What is germ cell tumor?
Germ cells are special cells in a developing embryo that become the gonads in people. When these cells travel to other areas of the body such as the chest, abdomen, or brain, germ cell tumor appears. Germ cell tumor includes a large group of tumor such as germinoma, embryonal carcinoma, choriocarcinoma, teratoma and gonadoblastoma, etc. It can be benign or cancerous. Children may not feel any discomfort at early peroid. With the development of the cancer, frequent symptoms include pain in the affected area, constipation, urinary retention, cough and/or difficulty breathing, headache, etc. Treatments include surgery and chemotherapy.
How do I know if I have germ cell tumor and what are the symptoms of germ cell tumor?
The symptoms of germ cell tumor depend on the location of the cancer. Early cancer does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, children may feel the following symptoms.
Who is at risk for germ cell tumor?
How to know you have germ cell tumor?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for germ cell tumor?
Directions to Hospitals Treating germ cell tumor
Prevention of germ cell tumor
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Germ+Cell+Tumor+-+Childhood