Bilateral lung metastases unveils an asymptomatic sacrococcygeal yolk sac tumor.

We describe one such neoplasm in an 18-month-old male child who turned symptomatic with multiple bilateral lung metastases. The tumor produced the least deformity to his physique, to become detectable on routine inspection and clinical examination. Finally, a combined approach through clinical, radiological, pathological, and biochemical perspectives established the diagnosis. PMID: 29323075 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29323075?dopt=Abstract

Source: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology - October 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Authors: Mondal K, Mandal R Tags: Indian J Pathol Microbiol Source Type: research