Yolk sac tumor of the ovary: radiologic-pathologic correlation in four cases

We report the radiologic and pathologic features of yolk sac tumor (endodermal sinus tumor) of the ovary in four patients. Yolk sac tumors were shown as well-enhancing solid tumors on both CT and MR studies and were associated with prominent signal voids on MRI. A hypervascular nature was confirmed on microscopic studies. Areas of hemorrhage were another common characteristic. These imaging findings seem to have an important implication for the diagnosis of this tumor.