Yolk sac tumor of vagina: a case report.
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چکیده
Malignant germ-cell tumors (MGCT) are rare tumors of childhood accounting for less than 3% of pediatric malignancies. Yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumor is one of the malignant germ cell tumor that usually involves the gonads (ovaries and testes). Its occurrence in the vagina is extremely rare. We report a 6-months old girl presented with a vaginal mass diagnosed as a yolk sac tumor. This diagnosis is confirmed by histopathologic examination, immunehistochemical studies as well as elevated serum alpha fetoprotein (AFP).
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of clinical and experimental pathology
دوره 8 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015