Endodermal Sinus Tumor in a 14-Year-Old Girl

Authors

Lorenzo C. Boyce
Kiran Balchandani
Roshinder Padda

Abstract

A case report on a 14-year-old girl with a large pelvic and abdominal mass is presented. Initial evaluation suggested the mass to be of ovarian origin, and the diagnosis of endodermal sinus tumor was confirmed by the pathological specimen. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) levels on admission were 12,700 mg/dL. but AFP decreased immediately in the postoperative period and has continued to decline toward normal levels over the past four months of combination chemotherapy. After completion of chemotherapy, AFP levels will continue to be monitored and a second-look procedure may be in order.

Recommended Citation

Boyce, Lorenzo C.; Balchandani, Kiran; and Padda, Roshinder (1986) "Endodermal Sinus Tumor in a 14-Year-Old Girl," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 34 : No. 2 , 132-133.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol34/iss2/17