OBJECTIVE: Endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary is a rare complex malignant tumor that occurs in young women. We performed this study to determine the imaging characteristics of this tumor. CONCLUSION: Endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary presents as a large complex abdominal mass that can be predominantly cystic and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of complex abdominal masses in girls and young women. In addition, upon encountering a mass with these imaging characteristics in the proper clinical setting, serum alpha-fetoprotein levels should be measured to help make a presurgical diagnosis and to obtain a baseline value.
OBJECTIVE: Endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary is a rare complex malignant tumor that occurs in young women. We performed this study to determine the imaging characteristics of this tumor. CONCLUSION: Endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary presents as a large complex abdominal mass that can be predominantly cystic and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of complex abdominal masses in girls and young women. In addition, upon encountering a mass with these imaging characteristics in the proper clinical setting, serum alpha-fetoprotein levels should be measured to help make a presurgical diagnosis and to obtain a baseline value.
Authors: Ashish P Wasnik; Christine O Menias; Joel F Platt; Usha R Lalchandani; Deepak G Bedi; Khaled M Elsayes Journal: World J Radiol Date: 2013-03-28
Authors: Sumeya A Kheiri; Abdelillah Kunna; Ali Yousif Babiker; Sultan A Alsuhaibani; Rami Yousif Ahmed; Mohamed Alkhatim Alsammani Journal: Open Access Maced J Med Sci Date: 2018-02-12
Authors: Larbi Benradi; Kamal El Haissoufi; Abdelouhab Ammor; Youssef Benmoussa; Imane Kamaoui; Anas Haloui; Amal Bennani; Houssain Benhaddou Journal: Ann Med Surg (Lond) Date: 2021-03-29