Germinoma

Germinomas are tumors that arise from germ cells or germ cells. They can be benign or malignant depending on their nature and extent of distribution.

Germinomas usually occur in men between the ages of 20 and 40, but can also occur in women. These tumors can develop anywhere in the body, but most often they occur in the brain, testicles, or ovaries.

Benign germinomas do not spread beyond their original site of origin. They usually do not cause any symptoms and may be discovered incidentally during medical examinations. However, if the germinoma becomes cancerous, it can spread to other parts of the body and cause various symptoms such as headaches, seizures, loss of vision, etc.

Treatment for germinoma depends on its type and stage of development. If it is benign, then monitoring its development may be sufficient. If it is malignant, surgical removal of the tumor, radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be required.

In general, germinomas are fairly common tumors, but their treatment can be successful with the right treatment options.

Germinomas are tumors arising from the germ cells of the gonads. The tumor consists of grains separated by fibrous tissue. Some germinomas have a cystic cavity. They can grow in the testicles (orchidion), scrotum, abdomen or pelvis and can put pressure on other nearby organs, including the bladder, prostate and intestines. The morphological picture depends on the type of germinoma and can include not only different types of grains of varying degrees of maturity, but also areas of edema, necrosis and calcification [1]. In this regard, the following forms of manifestation of germinoma are distinguished:

* *Painful inguinal lymph node against the background of asymmetrical enlargement of the testicle;* * *Pain and swelling in the scrotum against the background of testicular hemiatrophy or epididymal atrophy* *Significant enlargement of the affected testicle (hemicastration)* * Compression of the bladder