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Ovarian germ cell tumor causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no established causes for ovarian germ cell tumors. However, there are certain risk factors that predispose to increased risk of ovarian germ cell tumors.
Causes
Causes
There are no established causes for ovarian germ cell tumors. However, there are certain risk factors that predispose to increased risk of ovarian germ cell tumors. For more information on risk factors, click here.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]