Publication: Encounter with Huge Yolk Sac Ovarian Tumor in a Child: A Case Report
Date
2023
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Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract
Yolk sac tumour frequently arises in the gonads as a type of germ cell tumour, though rare is a highly malignant ovarian tumour in children and prompt treatment should be done. We hereby report a case of malignant ovarian tumour presenting with an abdominal lump and increased urinary frequency. Different diagnostic modalities were used such as ultrasonography of the whole abdomen, contrast-enhanced computed tomography abdomen pelvis and tumour markers of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin and alpha-fetoprotein. This revealed an 18.2x14.3x10 cm mass likely a neoplastic germ cell tumour with minimal ascites. A tumour mass was found to arise from the left ovary and complete excision of the tumour along the left fallopian tube was done. Adjuvant chemotherapy started immediately. We hereby present a case of a 9-year-old girl with a huge yolk sac tumour of the left ovary which is rare in our setting and is presented here to differentiate any ovarian mass in this age group.
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Suman Bikram Adhikari
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Grande International Hospital, Tokha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Prabina Swornakar
Department of Emergency Medicine, Grande International Hospital, Tokha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Prabesh Paudel
Department of Emergency Medicine, Grande International Hospital, Tokha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Asmita Neupane
Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
Biochemistry, Knowledge, Laboratory personnel, Quality control.