An unusual successfully treated case of pulmonary yolk sac tumor.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.08.030.
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Abstract
Extragonadal germ cell tumors are relatively rare, particularly malignant yolk sac tumors arising in the lung parenchyma. We report a case of a huge malignant yolk sac tumor in the right middle lobe. The patient was successfully treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by complete resection of the tumor.
Medical subject headings
- Endodermal Sinus Tumor
- Lung Neoplasms
- Neoadjuvant Therapy
- Pneumonectomy