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pediatric yolk sac tumor
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Yolk sac tumor accounts for more than 80% of testicular germ cell tumors in children. It displays an amazing variety of architectural patterns. The most common is microcystic pattern as shown here. Interconnecting cords and ribbons of tumor cells are surrounded by abundant myxoid stroma.
Yolk sac tumor is the commonest germ cell tumor in children. It may occure as pure form or as a part of a mixed germ cell tumor. Previously, the tumor was more often diagnosed as a clear cell carcinoma.
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