Early diagnosis and treatment challenges of endodermal sinus tumors: A case report

Background: Ovarian endodermal sinus tumors (ESTs) are rapidly growing and highly malignant tumors that respond well to chemotherapy. They can be difficult to diagnose and delayed diagnosis can worsen prognosis. Case: We present the case of a 20-year-old woman with an EST initially misdiagnosed as a...

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Main Authors: Madeline F. Perry, Amanda L. Jackson, Thomas J. Herzog, Caroline C. Billingsley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-07-01
Series:Case Reports in Women's Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221491122030028X