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Clinical findings and diagnosis

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Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors

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Central nervous system (CNS) germ cell tumors (GCTs) exhibit diverse neurological signs and symptoms. It is clear that the neurological manifestations of CNS GCTs are totally dependent on the site of the tumor origin. A pineal region mass causes symptoms of increased intracranial pressure and impairment of ocular movement. A hypothalamic-neurohypophyseal mass induces a variety of neuroendocrinological problems, as well as neurocognitive and visual disturbances. Currently, a vast majority of CNS GCT are curable neoplasm, though thay are malignant in nature, and many of neurological deficits at diagnosis are irreversible even after successful treatment for a tumor. An earlier diagnosis by a physician, Which can provide a better prognosis for patients is extremely important.

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Kikuchi, S. et al. (1998). Clinical findings and diagnosis. In: Sawamura, Y., Shirato, H., de Tribolet, N. (eds) Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-6821-9_7

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