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Germ Cell Tumor
Germ cell tumors arise from germ cells, cells that are meant to form sperm in the testicles or eggs in the ovaries. These cells may travel to other parts of the body and form tumors. Types of germ cell tumors include germinomas, embryonal cell carcinomas, choriocarcinomas, and teratomas. They can occur anywhere in the body and can be either benign or malignant. In the brain, they usually form in the center, near the pineal gland, and can spread to other parts of the brain and spinal cord. Most germ cell tumors occur in children.
Treatment of central nervous system germ cell tumors depends on the type of cancer cells, the location of the tumor, whether the cancer can be removed in an operation, and other factors.
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