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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N. L. N. Moorthy, M. Vithaleshwar Rao, S. Padmaja, SangireddyJayabhaskar Reddy (2017). Infantile Yolk Sac Tumor of Testis – A Case Report. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 5(6), 2399-2402. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-373154