Germ cell tumors: Pathology and genetics

J. W. Oosterhuis; Leendert H.J. Looijenga

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.66150-0

Germ cell tumors: Pathology and genetics

J. W. Oosterhuis, Leendert H.J. Looijenga

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Germ cell tumors (GCT) are a heterogeneous family of gonadal and extragonadal tumors derived from germ cells, and their precursors: primordial germ cells (PGC) and gonocytes. The wide range of clinical manifestations of GCT is due to the different developmental potential and anatomical sites of the originating cells. Consistent with most GCT being caused by disturbed development, genetic changes are usually not the initiators of neoplastic transformation, but rather progression-related. Familial occurrence and multiplicity of GCT is likely explained by predisposing genetic factors interacting with environmental cues. Germ cell- and embryonic characteristics of DNA-repair of the tumor stem cells explain the exquisite sensitivity of GCT for DNA-damaging agents.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Cancer
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	121-153
Number of pages	33
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128124857
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.66150-0
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

2C-State
Anatomical localization
Classification
Epidemiology
Genetics
Genomic imprinting
Germ cell tumor
Gonocyte
Induced pluripotency
Naĩve-state
Pathogenesis
Pathology
Primed-state
Primordial germ cell
Reprogramming

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