Nonmidline yolk sac tumour of the head and neck region in an infant with Dandy Walker syndrome--case report and review of literature

Indian J Cancer. 1997 Dec;34(4):159-63.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Bleomycin / administration & dosage
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome / complications*
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome / therapy
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / complications*
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / drug therapy
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / pathology
  • Etoposide / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / complications*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • India
  • Infant
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / analysis

Substances

  • alpha-Fetoproteins
  • Bleomycin
  • Etoposide
  • Cisplatin

Supplementary concepts

  • BEP protocol