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Gonadoblastoma surgery

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for gonadoblastoma. It should be removed as soon as it is diagnosed.

Indication

Indication

Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for gonadoblastoma.^[1]
The tumor should be removed as soon as it is diagnosed.
Gonadectomy is indicated only to those with:
- Y chromosomal content
- Virilization

Surgery

Surgery

Gonadectomy is the primary surgery for gonadblastoma.^[1]

Bilateral gonadectomy is indicated when the contralateral gonad is abnormal or undescended.

References

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Sperling, M (2014). Pediatric endocrinology. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1-4557-4858-7.

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