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Extragonadal retroperitoneal endodermal sinus tumor in an eight-month-old female infant.

Authors :
Manavis J
Alexiadis G
Lambropoulou M
Deftereos S
Argyropoulou P
Giatromanolaki A
Sivridis E
Source :
European journal of gynaecological oncology [Eur J Gynaecol Oncol] 2001; Vol. 22 (5), pp. 345-6.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

We describe a rare case of an extragonadal retroperitoneal endodermal sinus (yolk sac) tumor in the minor pelvis. Radiologic investigation, which included abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography (CT), showed a large soft tissue mass occupying the pelvic cavity. Radionuclide bone scans demonstrated bone metastases. The serum alpha fetoprotein was elevated. Pathologic examination of the surgical specimen revealed extragonadal yolk sac tumor. Immunohistochemically, the tumor was positive for a-feto-protein and cytokeratins. After postoperative combination therapy, follow-up CT showed decreasing tumoral disease, while serum alpha fetoprotein returned to normal.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0392-2936
Volume :
22
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European journal of gynaecological oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11766736