Yolk Sac Tumor (Endodermal Sinus Tumor) | Mnemonic for USMLE

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12.4 هزار بار بازدید - 5 سال پیش - Yolk sac tumors, also known
Yolk sac tumors, also known as endodermal sinus tumors, are aggressive germ cell tumors that often arise in young children. On gross pathology, these tumors have a yellow, friable appearance, and hemorrhage is common. On histology under the microscope, Schiller-Duval bodies resembling renal glomeruli may be seen.  Labs will reveal an elevated level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), as AFP is secreted by yolk sac cells.

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