Abstract
Germ Cell Tumors (GCTs) constitute approximately only 3% of all malignancies in children younger than 15 years of age. Primary extragonadal GCTs constitute only 1-5% of all GCTs and a retroperitoneal site is seen only in 4% of all extragonadal GCTs. Yolk sac tumor is the predominant variant in newborns and younger children. GCTs of stomach are very very rare.We report for the first time, the presentation of a primary yolk sac tumor arising from the stomach of a small child.
Highlights
CASE REPORT We report a primary yolk sac tumor arising from the stomach of a child
Germ cell tumor (GCT) account for approximately 3% of all malignancies in children younger than 15 years of age [1, 2]
GCTs can occur in pure or mixed form, with mixed forms accounting for 32-54% of all GCTs [3]
Summary
Primary Extragonadal Yolk Sac Tumor Involving Stomach in a Young Child: A Case Report. Faisal R Guru, Saquib Zaffar, Huma Noor, Salma Gull, Gull Muhammad Bhat2 1Department of Pediatric Oncology SKIMS, 2Department of Medical Oncology, SKIMS 3Department of Pathology, SKIMS
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