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Primary yolk sac tumor of the endometrium: a case report and review of the literatures.

Tao LuLiping QiYanhui MaGuojiao LuXiaolei ZhangPei-Shu Liu
Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2019)
Primary YST of endometrium, kind of highly malignant germ cell tumors, was extremely rare, of which initial symptom is usually abnormal vaginal bleeding. Standard treatment was still controversial and no guideline was established so far. Surgery combining with postoperative chemotherapy was considered effective for treatment of primary endometrial YST. Decision on whether to preserve ovaries in young patient with early stage needs careful consideration, comprehensive preoperative assessment and full communication. Intraoperative biopsy and strict postoperative follow-up are recommended. However, standard chemotherapy regimen and feasibility of postoperative radiotherapy remains to be discussed.
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