Germ cell tumours

Germ cell tumours arise from tissue in the reproductive system, such as the testicles in boys and ovaries in girls, but they can occur elsewhere.

Symptoms vary depending on the size and location of the tumour. There may be a lump, pain, or other signs.

The most common sites for germ cell tumours outside of the reproductive organs are:

Germ cell tumours are quite rare in children. Cure rates are excellent with 80-90% children able to be cured with treatment.