Neuroblastoma Arising From an Unresected Sacrococcygeal Teratoma in a Child

作者:Unal Ekrem*; Koksal Yavuz; Toy Hatice; Gunel Engin; Acikgozoglu Saim
来源:Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2010, 32(3): 233-235.
DOI:10.1097/MPH.0b013e3181d4181c

摘要

Malignant transformation of a germ cell tumor, referring to the occurrence of somatic, nongerm cell malignancy within a germ cell tumor is a rare entity. The authors report a case of malignant transformation of an unreseceted sacrococcygeal teratoma to neuroblastoma in a 6-year-old girl and discuss this case in the light of relevant literature. This case shows that complete resection of germ cell tumor is necessary to prevent malignant transformation; In addition, when malignant transformation occurs, the treatment strategy must include surgery together with histology adapted systemic chemotherapy.

  • 出版日期2010-4

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