Initially unresectable ovarian GCT

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

Source updated: November 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Malignant Gonadal GCTs in Children / Childhood Malignant Ovarian GCTs / Malignant nongerminomatous ovarian GCTs / Standard treatment options for malignant nongerminomatous ovarian GCTs

Primary resection of ovarian GCT is usually attempted. However, in rare instances, primary resection of the ovary is not possible without undue risk of damage to adjacent structures. In these cases, an appropriate strategy is biopsy for diagnosis, followed by chemotherapy and then subsequent surgery for patients who have residual masses after undergoing chemotherapy.

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