Abstract
Extragonadal germ cell tumors are well recognized in men but have rarely been reported in women. Reports have Primarily, focused on the pediatric population and have suggested a poor prognosis for extragonadal yolk sac tumors. A 23-year-old woman with a yolk sac tumor arising in the rectum is described. A review of the English-language literature (MEDLINE 1966–1998) regarding extragonadal germ cell tumors in females is provided. Treatment with, four courses of cisplntin. etopo-side, and bleomycin was followed by surgical resection of the involved area. No residual tumor was identified. She remains disease free 3.5 years later. Previous reports are limited by the small number of patients, focus on the pediatric population, and treatment before the availability. of cisplatin. Extragonadal germ cell tumors in women are extremely rare but can be successfully treated with aggressive chemotherapy and surgery similar to testis cancer.
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