Radiation Oncology/Peds/Germ cell

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 * Subpage: CNS Germinoma

Epidemiology
Rare. 1% of all CNS tumors.

Pathology

 * Germinomas - 60% of intracranial germ cell tumors
 * Histologically identical to testicular germinoma.

Workup
Secreting germinomas may secrete AFP and B-HCG in serum and CSF. MRI of brain and spine.