ISSN:
1437-7772
Keywords:
Key words Yolk sac tumor
;
Mediastinum
;
AFP
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Primary endodermal sinus tumor (yolk sac tumor) of the mediastinum is uncommon and most patients are young and male. We report a yolk sac tumor with a mature teratoma of the anterior mediastinum in a 28-year-old woman with an intrathoracic mass. Four courses of combination chemotherapy were given and the tumor was resected. The patient's serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level was elevated, to more 100 000 ng/ml. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of serum AFP level exceeding 100 000 ng/ml in a yolk sac tumor with a mature teratoma.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s101470050063
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