Extragonadal germ cell tumor presenting with spinal cord compression: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Yolk sac tumor or endodermal sinus tumor is an uncommon malignant germ cell neoplasm. This tumor usually presents in childhood or young adulthood as a testicular or ovarian mass. Extragonadal sites such as mediastinal, intracranial, and sacrococcygeal have been described. A revie...

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Main Authors: Roula A. Farah, Judy K. Matta, Aida A. Metri, Noha A. Bejjani-Doueihy, Ibrahim C. Saikali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-06-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00173-4