Germ cell tumors of the central nervous system are rare primary intracranial tumors in young adults. The tumor is most commonly found in the pineal gland and suprasellar region.

CNS germ cell tumors are a type of CNS tumor that is common in children between the ages of 10 and 12. The location of the germ cell tumor will mainly be found in the pineal gland or the suprapituitary region. This is a disease with a relatively good prognosis.