Germ Cell Tumor - Childhood - Risk Factors
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What are the risk factors for a germ cell tumor?
A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a tumor. Although risk factors often influence the development of a tumor, most do not directly cause a tumor. Some children with several risk factors never develop a tumor, while others with no known risk factors do.
