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What is the pathogenesis of testicular germ cell tumors? Are there specific changes that characterize the development of germ cell tumors?

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The germ cell tumors (GCTs) can be divided into three major groups based on the presumed differences in oncogenesis and clinical behavior.

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(2008). What is the pathogenesis of testicular germ cell tumors? Are there specific changes that characterize the development of germ cell tumors?. In: Questions in Daily Urologic Practice. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-72819-1_42

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