Clinical characteristics and predictive factors of delayed diagnosis in patients with sellar germ cell tumors

ConclusionIn patients with sellar GCTs, delayed diagnosis is common and linked to increased pituitary dysfunction. The initial symptoms of slow growth, polyuria/polydipsia, and amenorrhea, as well as germinoma with negative tumor markers, predict the possibility of a delayed diagnosis. Early diagnosis is crucial to minimize the impact of sellar GCTs on pituitary function.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research