Observation

Source: Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: July 19, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Observation is closely monitoring a patient's condition without giving any treatment until signs or symptoms appear or change. For children with extracranial germ cell tumors, this includes physical exams, imaging tests, and tumor marker tests.

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