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'''Yolk sac tumour''' is an uncommon [[germ cell tumour]] that primarily | '''Yolk sac tumour''' is an uncommon [[germ cell tumour]] that primarily afflicts infants and young boys. | ||
It may be seen as part of [[mixed germ cell tumour]]. It is abbreviated '''YST'''. | |||
It may be referred to as '''endodermal sinus tumour'''. | It may be referred to as '''endodermal sinus tumour'''. | ||
==General== | |||
*Rare. | *Rare in pure form. | ||
*Aggressive - especially extragonadal tumours.<ref name=pmid18767035/> | *Aggressive - especially extragonadal tumours.<ref name=pmid18767035/> | ||
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*Elevated AFP. | *Elevated AFP. | ||
==Gross== | |||
*White/yellow mucinous infiltrative mass.<ref name=Ref_PCPBoD8_510>{{Ref PCPBoD8|510}}</ref> | *White/yellow mucinous infiltrative mass.<ref name=Ref_PCPBoD8_510>{{Ref PCPBoD8|510}}</ref> | ||
==Microscopic== | |||
Classic feature:<ref name=Ref_PCPBoD8_510>{{Ref PCPBoD8|510}}</ref> | Classic feature:<ref name=Ref_PCPBoD8_510>{{Ref PCPBoD8|510}}</ref> | ||
*Schiller-Duval bodies. | *Schiller-Duval bodies. | ||