Tumor do saco vitelino primário em retroperitônio / Primary retroperitoneal yolk sac tumor
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
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25(3): 211-3, maio-jun. 1998. ilus
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in Portuguese
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| ID: lil-250178
ABSTRACT
A case of primary extragonadal yolk sac tumor in the retroperitoneum of a young adult male is reported. The symptoms were melena and weakness for two months. Radiologic studies suggested a retroperitoneal tumor infiltrating the duodenum, artery aorta and vein cava, was found. Partial resection was performed, remaining tumor around the vessels. Microscopic examination disclosed a yolk sac tumor infiltrating the duodenum. The patient was managed unsuccessfully with radiotherapy, but good results were actived with chemotherapy. Few cases like that were reported in the literature
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Main subject:
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms
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Endodermal Sinus Tumor
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
Journal subject:
General Surgery
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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