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Yolk sac tumor in a young girl: a case report
Sandro Razzi1, Stefano Luisi, Massimo Gabbanini
1Department of Pediatric, Obstetric and Reproductive Medicine, University of Siena, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci, 53100 Siena, Italy.
Background:
Yolk sac tumor is a rare neoplasm characterized by high malignancy given its premature metastasis, that is frequent in adolescence.
Case Report:
A 21-year-old woman came to our observation for an ovarian cyst (13 cm in diameter). Following salpingo-oophorectomy, it was revealed as a yolk sac tumor by histological diagnosis. The patient exhibited a highly elevated level of alpha1-fetoprotein (AFP) (1156 UI/ml). She is now undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Conclusion:
This is an interesting case of yolk sac tumor in a young girl, at an age typical for germ cell tumor. AFP represents a valid marker resulting in a useful diagnostic tool.