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Dysgerminomas

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

Source updated: September 18, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors

Treatment options for patients with recurrent dysgerminomas include:

Cisplatin-based chemotherapy has been used effectively for patients with recurrent dysgerminoma with and without adjuvant radiation therapy.[1]

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Patients with recurrent pure dysgerminoma of the ovary are candidates for clinical trials. Some consideration should be given to the use of high-dose regimens with rescue.

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