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Pulmonary metastases revealing a mixed germ cell tumor with a predominant yolk sac tumor component: A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Yolk sac tumor of the testis is rare in adults. Its diagnosis is histological, reproducing an extra-embryonic structure (endodermal sinus tissue). It can be present alone or associated with another component, thus forming a mixed germ cell tumor. Treatment involves orchiectomy and chemotherapy in extratesticular stages. Lymph node dissection is indicated if residual masses persist. These tumors are characterized by a poor prognosis at an advanced metastatic stage. However, we report the clinical case of a 69-year-old man who presented with pulmonary metastases from a mixed germ cell tumor of the testis with a predominant Yolk Sac Tumor component, treated by orchiectomy, chemotherapy, and lymph node dissection.

Source: World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15019919

Authors: Loubna Ajdir, Lamyaa Chakib, Mohamed Ijim, Oussama Fikri, Lamyae Amro

Institutions: Cadi Ayyad University, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI

Language: English

Topic: Testicular diseases and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W6911689519

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