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Chapter-15 Germ Cell Tumor of Ovary

BOOK TITLE: Essentials of Gynecologic Pathology

Author
1. Dey Pranab
ISBN
9789386261205
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14214_16
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
17
Author Affiliations
1. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, National Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Chapter keywords
Germ cell tumor, ovary, malignant germ cell tumor, dysgerminoma, yolk sac tumor, embryonal carcinoma, polyembryoma, choriocarcinoma, teratoma, and mixed germ cell

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to provide appropriate detail about germ cell tumor of ovary. The germ cell tumors of ovary are histologically different heterogeneous group of tumors that are derived from the primitive germ cells. They represent 30% of all ovarian neoplasms. About 95% germ cell tumors are benign cystic teratoma. Malignant germ cell tumors consist of only 3% of all ovarian malignancies. Majority of the malignant germ cell tumors are seen in children and young women. Dysgerminoma, yolk sac tumors, embryonal carcinoma, polyembryoma, choriocarcinoma, teratomas and mixed germ cell are different types of germ cell tumors of ovary, which are discussed in this chapter. Clinical features, histopathology, prognosis and treatment of dysgerminoma, yolk sac tumors, embryonal carcinoma, polyembryoma, choriocarcinoma, teratomas and mixed germ cell are discussed in throughout the chapter. 44 well-colored figures are also presented in this chapter.

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