| ovarian germ cell tumor | definition: rare ovarian cancer that affects the special cells that give rise to the ovaries during fetal development. The most common germ cell tumors are dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumor, embryonal carcinoma, malignant teratoma, and choriocarcinoma. Symptoms may include swelling in the abdomen without a weight gain in other places or vaginal bleeding after menopause. Diagnostic techniques include internal exam, blood and urine tests, ultrasound, and CT scan. The three types of treatment are surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. (en) number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term context (x): i_ovgctu.txt origination date: 13/06/2002 |
| tumor de células germinales del ovario | definition: atípico cáncer de ovarios que afecta a las células especiales que dan origen a los ovarios durante el desarrollo del feto. Los tumores de células germinales más frecuentes son disgerminoma, tumor de seno endodérmico, teratoma maligno y coriocarcinoma. Entre los síntomas se pueden citar edema abdominal sin aumento de peso o hemorragia vaginal tras la menopausia. Las técnicas diagnósticas comprenden examen pélvico, análisis de sangre y orina, ecografía y TAC. Los tres tipos de tratamiento empleados son cirugía, radioterapia y quimioterapia. (es) gender: masculine number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term context (x): e_tucgov.txt origination date: 13/06/2002 |