Mediastinal germ cell tumor
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Template:Mediastinal germ cell tumor Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes of Mediastinal germ cell tumor
Differentiating Mediastinal germ cell tumor from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Staging
Diagnosis
History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Lab Tests | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Related chapters
Resources
- Primary Germ Cell Tumors of the Thorax Malignant Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumors
- Knapp RH, Hurt RD, Payne WS, et al. Malignant germ cell tumors of the mediastinum. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1985;89:82-9