Gonadoblastoma
| Gonadoblastoma | |
|---|---|
| Term | Gonadoblastoma |
| Short definition | Gonadal shield (goh-NA-dul SHEEL-ding) A procedure used to keep a person fertile by preventing damage to the reproductive organs during radiation therapy. A protective shield is placed on the outside of the body to cover the area of the gonads (the testicles or ovaries) and other parts of the reproductive system during radiation therapy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
gonadoblastoma - (pronounced) (goh-NA-doh-blas-TOH-muh) A rare tumor consisting of more than one cell type found in the gonads (testes and ovaries), including germ cells, stromal cells and granulosa cells. Gonadoblastomas are usually benign (not cancer), but they can sometimes become malignant (cancer) if left untreated. Most patients with gonadoblastoma have certain chromosomal abnormalities and abnormal gonads. Gonadoblastomas are most common in children and young adults
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