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"A germ cell tumor is a mass manufactured from reproductive cells called germ cells. ""Germ"" is brief for ""germinate"" because of this to mature. For ladies and people assigned female at the beginning (AFAB), germ cells, sooner or later, mature into eggs. For guys and people assigned male at the start (AMAB), germ cells mature into sperm. Related, germ-mobile tumors are most usually shaped in which eggs get made (ovaries) and wherein sperm receives made (testicles). Less commonly, germ cell tumors shape in frame elements aside from your ovaries and testicles, which include your stomach, chest, low lower back, tailbone, and brain. These tumors are called extragonadal tumors. Germ-mobile tumors most normally affect youngsters, young adults, and teens. What are the types of germ cellular tumors? Germ cell tumors may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous). Each kind of tumor can grow large. However, the handiest cancerous germ cell tumors can unfold to different parts of your body. Cancer that's unfolded (metastasized) can harm your organs and is harder to treat. Teratomas are tumors that incorporate tissue like teeth, hair, muscle, and bone. They will be mature or immature. Mature teratomas (dermoid cysts) are the most common ovarian germ-mobile tumor. They're generally benign. Immature teratomas are commonly cancerous, and they grow speedily."

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