Germinoma
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Synopsis

Treatment includes surgical resection, radiation, and chemotherapy. Germinomas may reoccur after therapy.
Codes
ICD10CM:C71.6 – Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
SNOMEDCT:
28307001 – Germinoma
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Last Reviewed:03/10/2019
Last Updated:04/19/2021
Last Updated:04/19/2021