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Germ cell tumors are malignant (cancerous) or non-malignant (benign, non-cancerous) tumors that are comprised mostly of germ cells. Germ cells are the cells that develop in the embryo (fetus, or unborn baby) and become the cells that make up the reproductive system in males and females. These germ cells follow a midline path through the body after development and descend into the pelvis as ovarian cells or into the scrotal sac as testicular cells. Most ovarian tumors and testicular tumors are of germ cell origin. The ovaries and testes are called gonads.
They are rare, as only about 2.4 children in one million will develop one of these tumors in a given year. Germ cell tumors account for 4 percent of all cancers in children and adolescents under the age of 20 years.
Germ 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.
Embryonal carcinoma cells are malignant cells that are usually mixed with other types of germ cell tumors. They occur most often in the testes. These types of cells have the ability to spread to other parts of the body. When these cells are mixed with an otherwise benign type of tumor (mature teratoma), the presence of embryonal carcinoma cells will cause it to become malignant (cancerous).
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How do you get ovarian cyst?
It can be genetic, as germ cell tumor.
What do high levels of alpha-fetoprotein mean?
Elevated AFP typically indicates a primary liver tumor or a germ cell tumor of the ovary or testicle
What do high levels of alpha fetoprotein mean?
Elevated AFP typically indicates a primary liver tumor or a germ cell tumor of the ovary or testicle
Does massage have any contraindication to germ cell tumor in chest?
This really should be answered by a qualified medical professional only.
What is the opposite of a male germ cell?
The opposite of male germ cell is female germ cell.
What is a germ cell tumor?
Germ cell tumors are malignant (cancerous) or non-malignant (benign, non-cancerous) tumors that are comprised mostly of germ cells. Germ cells are the cells that develop in the embryo (fetus, or unborn baby) and become the cells that make up the reproductive system in males and females. These germ cells follow a midline path through the body after development and descend into the pelvis as ovarian cells or into the scrotal sac as testicular cells. Most ovarian tumors and testicular tumors are of germ cell origin. The ovaries and testes are called gonads. They are rare, as only about 2.4 children in one million will develop one of these tumors in a given year. Germ cell tumors account for 4 percent of all cancers in children and adolescents under the age of 20 years. Germ 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. Embryonal carcinoma cells are malignant cells that are usually mixed with other types of germ cell tumors. They occur most often in the testes. These types of cells have the ability to spread to other parts of the body. When these cells are mixed with an otherwise benign type of tumor (mature teratoma), the presence of embryonal carcinoma cells will cause it to become malignant (cancerous).
What is the medical term for germ or sex cell?
The medical term for a germ cell is "gamete," and for a sex cell is "germ cell."
What is Tumor cell?
What is a spindle cell tumor in the stomach?
What is another word for germ cell or what is a germ cell called?
A germ cell is another word for a sex cell, either sperm or eggs as well as a pathogen or bacterium
Is a germ a single cell organism?
Yes a germ is a cingle cell organism.
Is wheat germ an animal or plant cell?
a wheat germ is a germ made from wheat like a pesticide
How does the total germ cell potential of the female compare to the male?
The germ cell potential of the female is much smaller than that of the male. The total germ cell potential is predetermined.
