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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Endodermal sinus tumors (ESTs) are malignant germ cell tumors typically found in the gonads.
  • Extra-gonadal localization of ESTs, particularly in non-midline structures, is uncommon.
  • This report focuses on a rare instance of EST occurring in the thoracoabdominal wall.

Observation:

  • An infant presented with an abdominal mass following a fall.
  • Diagnostic workup revealed anemia, significant intra-abdominal fluid, and elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels.
  • Surgical exploration identified a left thoracoabdominal wall tumor involving the diaphragm and costal cartilage.

Findings:

  • Complete surgical resection of the tumor was achieved.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of endodermal sinus tumor.
  • The tumor's location in the abdominal wall represents a rare extra-gonadal presentation.

Implications:

  • Abdominal wall ESTs are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges due to low incidence.
  • The pathophysiology is hypothesized to involve aberrant primordial germ cell migration.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric abdominal masses.