Table 1 Selected characteristics of the study samples
From: DNA methylation analysis reveals distinct methylation signatures in pediatric germ cell tumors
| Yolk Sac Tumor | Immature Teratoma | Mature Teratoma | Germinoma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | |
| Total | 19 | 8 | 14 | 10 |
| Age | ||||
| Median (range) | 1 (0 – 19) | 5 (0 – 21) | 4.5 (0 – 15) | 12 (7 – 17) |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 10 (53) | 1 (87) | 4 (29) | 0 |
| Female | 9 (47) | 7 (12) | 10 (71) | 10 (100) |
| Tumor location | ||||
| Ovary | 4 (21) | 4 (50) | 6 (43) | 10 (100) |
| Testis | 6 (32) | 1 (12) | 0 | 0 |
| Extragonadal | 9 (47) | 3 (37) | 8 (57) | 0 |