Abstract
Primary mediastinal germinomas in females are rare. Long-term survival ranges from 50 to 81%, depending on the initial extent of disease. Initial spread occurs intrathoracically and to regional nodes with late hematogenous dissemination. The roles of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
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Dysgerminoma / diagnostic imaging
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Dysgerminoma / radiotherapy
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Dysgerminoma / surgery*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Mediastinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Mediastinal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Mediastinal Neoplasms / surgery*
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Radiography