An elevated concentration of AFP and beta-hCG in the serum and CSF, and CSF cytology to detect malignant cells is diagnostic of intracranial germ cell tumors. In patients in whom endoscopic biopsy is not considered possible, detection of elevated tumor markers may be sufficient for diagnosis.
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