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extragonadal germ cell tumor

Known as: Extragonadal GCT, NOS, Tumor of Extragonadal Germ Cell, Extragonadal germ cell tumors, NOS 
A rare cancer that develops in germ cells that are found in areas of the body other than the ovary or testicle (such as the brain, chest, abdomen, or… 
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2002
2002
Extragonadal germ cell tumors in Taiwan
Extragonadal germ cell tumors (EGCT) are rare. They are biologically distinct from their testicular counterparts. Information… 
2000
2000
The relative risk of second nongerminal malignancies in patients with extragonadal germ cell tumors
Apart from a recognized association between extragonadal mediastinal germ cell tumors (GCT) and the occurrence of hematologic… 
1999
1999
Extragonadal germ cell tumor of the prostate associated with Klinefelter’s syndrome
Purpose: We report on a case of extragonadal germ cell tumor of the prostate associated with Klinefelter’s syndrome. 
1998
1998
Adenocarcinoma arising in extragonadal endometriosis
Malignant transformation is an infrequent but reported complication of endometriosis. Previous reports of these cases have been… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Cisplatin‐based chemotherapy of primary extragonadal germ cell tumors: A single institution experience
Extragonadal germ cell tumors account for only 2‐5% of all germ cell neoplasms in adult males. Because these tumors are rare and… 
Review
1994
Review
1994
GROWING TERATOMA SYNDROME AFTER CHEMOTHERAPY FOR GERM CELL TUMORS OF THE OVARY
Background: The growing teratoma syndrome has been described with regard to gonadal and extragonadal germ cell neoplasms in males… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Alternating combination chemotherapy in patients with extragonadal germ cell tumors a southwest oncology group study
Background. Extragonadal germ cell tumors (EGGCT) are uncommon, occur primarily in the mediastinum and retroperitoneum, and have… 
Review
1993
Review
1993
Urological aspects of sacrococcygeal teratoma in children.
1992
1992
In situ observation of inflammatory cell-tumor cell interaction in human seminomas (germinomas): light, electron microscopic, and immunohistochemical study.
1979
1979
Cytogenetics of extragonadal tumors.
Tissue from six human extragonadal teratomas was obtained for cytogenetic study. These included two gluteal lesions in infant… 
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