Mixed Germ Cell Tumor with Extensive Yolk Sac Tumor Elements in the Frontal Lobe of an Adult
Joint Authors
Yamamoto, Tetsuya
Sato, Taiki
Ishikawa, Eiichi
Takahashi, Toshihide
Shibuya, Makoto
Matsumura, Akira
Masuda, Yosuke
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intracranial nongerminomatous germ cell tumors (NGGCTs) in unusual locations are extremely rare.
Here, we report a case of a yolk sac tumor in the frontal lobe in a middle-aged patient.
A 42-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for headache and nausea.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed an enhanced mass lesion with a marked cyst component.
The serum alpha-fetoprotein (αFP) level was extremely high.
Histological examination of specimens after subtotal removal revealed a primary mixed germ cell tumor with extensive yolk sac tumor elements, often referred to as an intracranial “yolk sac tumor.” The preoperative diagnosis of NGGCTs in unusual age and locations is extremely difficult.
Clinicians should consider the possibility of NGGCTs, including yolk sac tumors, when intracranial tumors with unusual MRI findings are encountered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Takahashi, Toshihide& Ishikawa, Eiichi& Masuda, Yosuke& Yamamoto, Tetsuya& Sato, Taiki& Shibuya, Makoto…[et al.]. 2012. Mixed Germ Cell Tumor with Extensive Yolk Sac Tumor Elements in the Frontal Lobe of an Adult. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Takahashi, Toshihide…[et al.]. Mixed Germ Cell Tumor with Extensive Yolk Sac Tumor Elements in the Frontal Lobe of an Adult. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Takahashi, Toshihide& Ishikawa, Eiichi& Masuda, Yosuke& Yamamoto, Tetsuya& Sato, Taiki& Shibuya, Makoto…[et al.]. Mixed Germ Cell Tumor with Extensive Yolk Sac Tumor Elements in the Frontal Lobe of an Adult. Case Reports in Surgery. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474366
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474366
