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Laparoscopic Trachelectomy for Cervix Yolk Sac Tumor in 11-Month-Old Girl: The Youngest Case.

Authors :
Torino G
Roberti A
TurrĂ  F
Donofrio V
Bifano D
Abate M
Iorio GD
Source :
Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology [J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol] 2021 Dec; Vol. 34 (6), pp. 872-875. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 23.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Background: Yolk sac tumor (YST) is a malignant entity that often occurs in girls less than 3 years of age and is the most frequent type of primary extragonadal germ cell tumor.<br />Case: We describe the case of an 11-month-old girl who was referred to our center for vaginal bleeding with evidence of a uterine mass on ultrasonography. Preoperative investigations confirmed YST of the uterine cervix without metastasis. After 4 cycles of systemic chemotherapy, the patient was treated with laparoscopic trachelectomy (fertility-sparing surgery) without perioperative complications.<br />Summary and Conclusion: After 12 months of follow-up, no residual mass was seen. The laparoscopic technique for trachelectomy for uterine cervix YST seems to be feasible and safe in children under 1 year of age.<br /> (Copyright © 2021. Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-4332
Volume :
34
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34157379
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2021.06.006