Abdominal wall yolk sac tumor in a child

We report a case of large yolk sac tumor located in the anterior abdominal wall just below xiphisternum in a 20-month-old girl diagnosed by raised serum alpha fetoprotein levels and fine-needle aspiration cytology. Preoperative chemotherapy helped in reducing its size allowing wide resection and primary wound closure. This case is reported for the unusual location and role of chemotherapy in management.
Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research