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

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Apr;204(4):e3-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.12.014. Epub 2011 Feb 23.

Abstract

We describe a rare case of a primary yolk sac tumor of the endometrium treated with a simple total hysterectomy without bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and 3 cycles of the bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin regimen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Bleomycin / therapeutic use
  • CA-125 Antigen / blood
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Cisplatin / therapeutic use
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / pathology*
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / therapy
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / therapy
  • Etoposide / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / etiology
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / analysis

Substances

  • CA-125 Antigen
  • alpha-Fetoproteins
  • Bleomycin
  • Etoposide
  • Cisplatin

Supplementary concepts

  • BEP protocol