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dysgerminoma

A malignant neoplasm of the ovary (counterpart of seminoma of the testis), occuring more frequently in patients less than 20 years of age. Pathology: - composed of undifferentiated gonadal germ cells - contain foci of necrosis & hemorrhage & tend to be encapsulated - spread by way of lymphatic vessels

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germinoma

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.

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