<unk>  (OGCTs) are heterogeneous<unk>  that are derived from the primitive germ cells of the embryonic gonad, which accounts for about 2.6% of all ovarian malignancies. There are four main types of OGCTs, namely dysgerminomas, yolk sac<unk>  teratoma, and choriocarcinoma. Dygerminomas are Malignant germ cell<unk> of ovary and particularly prominent in patients diagnosed with gonadal dysgenesis. OGCTs are relatively difficult to detect and diagnose at an early stage because of the nonspecific histological characteristics. Common symptoms of OGCT are bloating, abdominal distention, ascites, and dyspareunia. OGCT is caused mainly due to the formation of malignant cancer cells in the primordial germ cells of the ovary. The exact pathogenesis of OGCTs is still unknown however, various genetic mutations and environmental factors have been identified. OGCTs are commonly found during pregnancy when an adnexal mass is found during a pelvic examination, ultrasound scans show a solid mass in ovary or blood serum test shows elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels. They are unlikely to have metastasized and therefore the standard<unk> management is surgical resection, coupled with chemotherapy. The occurrence rate is less than 3% worldwide.
Ovarian germ cell tumors
Ovarian fibroma
Ovarian mucinous tumor
Ovarian serous cystadenoma
Germ cell tumor
Gonadoblastoma
Mixed Müllerian tumor
Follicular cyst of ovary