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ovarian germ cell tumors

Ovarian germ cell tumours (OGCTs) typically arise in young females and their pathogenesis remains poorly understood. <

Types (Examples)

- ovarian teratoma

  • ovarian mature cystic teratoma (ovarian dermoid cyst)
  • ovarian immature teratoma

- ovarian dysgerminoma

Cytogenetics

- germline trisomy X (#15211663#)
- germline trisomy 14pter —> q21 (#15211663#)
- somatic gains of chromosome 14

See also

- ovarian tumors

References

- Young RH. New and unusual aspects of ovarian germ cell tumors. Am J Surg Pathol. 1993 Dec;17(12):1210-24. PMID: #7694512#