Abstract
Germ cell neoplasms are among the most commonly observed tumors in the pediatric age group. However, yolk sac tumors, which form a common subtype occur rarely in the head and neck region. In this paper we share our experience of one such rare case and review the literature about this condition.
MeSH terms
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
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Bleomycin / administration & dosage
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Cisplatin / administration & dosage
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Dandy-Walker Syndrome / complications*
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Dandy-Walker Syndrome / therapy
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Endodermal Sinus Tumor / complications*
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Endodermal Sinus Tumor / drug therapy
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Endodermal Sinus Tumor / pathology
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Etoposide / administration & dosage
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Female
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / complications*
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
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Humans
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India
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Infant
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
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alpha-Fetoproteins / analysis
Substances
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alpha-Fetoproteins
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Bleomycin
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Etoposide
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Cisplatin