Infantile Yolk Sac Tumor of Testis – A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Abstract: Yolk sac tumor is the most common tumor of testis in children below 3 years. Most of these tumors present as painless, enlarged testicular masses. They are most frequently associated with elevated alphafetoprotein (AFP) levels. We report a case of yolk sac tumor in an 11 month old child who presented as a painless testicular mass. Keywords:yolk sac tumor- testicular masses- alpha fetoprotein.
Authors and Affiliations
N. L. N. Moorthy, M. Vithaleshwar Rao, S. Padmaja, SangireddyJayabhaskar Reddy
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