Ovarian germ cell tumor epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

Ovarian germ cell tumor are rare tumors, accounting for 2% to 3% of all ovarian cancers. The median age for diagnosis is 16 to 20 (range 6 to 40 years)

Epidemiology and Demographics

Ovarian germ cell tumor are rare tumors, accounting for 2% to 3% of all ovarian cancers. The median age for diagnosis is 16-20 (range 6 to 40 years).