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Epigenetic and risk factors of testicular germ cell tumors: a brief review.
Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition) - 1 Mar 2017
Landero-Huerta Daniel Adrian, Vigueras-Villasenor Rosa Maria, Yokoyama-Rebollar Emiy, Arechaga-Ocampo Elena, Rojas-Castaneda Julio Cesar, Jimenez-Trejo Francisco, Chavez-Saldana Margarita
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Testicular germ cell cancer (TGCT) is the most common malignancy among young adult males, which has become important due to its increased incidence and mortality in the population worldwide. The etiology is multifactorial. Recent studies have shown some associations between the development of isolated TGCT and certain risk factors, such as exposure to endocrine disruptors, cryptorchidism, and family history of...
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