Primary yolk sac tumor of the lung.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 87(6): 1925-6, 2009 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-19463624
ABSTRACT
Yolk-sac tumor mimics the yolk sac of the embryo, and the presence of alpha fetoprotein in the tumor cells is highly characteristic. We present an 18-year-old boy with primary pulmonary yolk-sac tumor diagnosed postoperatively. A computed tomographic scan revealed a huge intrathoracic soft tissue mass 20 x 25 cm occupying most of the left hemithorax. Two trials of computed tomographic-guided needle biopsy were nonconclusive. A left upper lobectomy was performed with a complete tumor resection. Postoperatively, the patient's alpha fetoprotein (AFP) was 10,512 IU/mL with gradual decline under chemotherapy. The patient is alive 10 months after surgery and is disease free.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tumor do Seio Endodérmico
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Neoplasias Pulmonares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Thorac Surg
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Egito