Yolk sac tumor of the vagina.
Saudi Med J
; 28(7): 1125-6, 2007 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-17603725
ABSTRACT
Malignant germ-cell tumors GCT are rare tumors of childhood accounting for less than 3% of pediatric malignancies. Endodermal sinus tumors EST form the most common histologic subtype of malignant GCT. The vagina is an extremely rare site for GCTs. An 8-month-old female was admitted with a short history of vaginal bleeding, and a mass protruding from the vagina. A mass was palpable anteriorly on rectal examination. Computed tomography showed a tumor mass posterior to the bladder. A biopsy revealed a vaginal EST. The serum alpha-fetoprotein was elevated. Vaginohysterectomy was carried out. She was subsequently referred to the oncologist for further management.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Vaginales
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Tumor del Seno Endodérmico
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Saudi Med J
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irán