scholarly journals Malignant mixed germ cell tumours- A rare case report with unusual presentation in a 05 years old female child

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 425-428
Author(s):  
Harendra Kumar ◽  
Ritu Sonkar ◽  
Pooja Nagayach ◽  
Puneet Srivastava

Mixed germ cell tumours (MGCT) of the ovary are malignant neoplasms of the ovary comprising of two or more types of germ cell components. Most of the malignant MGCT consists of dysgerminoma accompanied by endodermal sinus tumours, immature teratoma or choriocarcinoma. There are only few case reports of MGCTs with different combinations of malignant components. We present a very rare case of malignant MGCT in a 05 years old female child, who presented with difficulty in defecation for 6 months, swelling over sacral region for 2 months, along with bilateral inguinal swellings and difficulty in urination for 1 week. Swelling was firm, non-mobile & non-tender measuring 6.6x5 cm. On cytology it was diagnosed as malignant germ cell tumour, which was confirmed on histology as malignant MGCT (predominantly yolk sac tumour >90% and embryonal carcinoma (<10%)), metastasizing into bilateral inguinal lymph nodes.

1998 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 1078-1081 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Tariq ◽  
P. Gluckman ◽  
P. Thebe

AbstractMalignant neoplasms of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are uncommon. Choriocarcinoma is a highly malignant germ cell tumour occurring in the reproductive organs. Metastasis may be principally by the lymphatic route as in other germ cell tumours but choriocarcinoma is also known to spread haematogenously. We present a rare case of metastatic choriocarcinoma to the nasal cavity from testicular teratoma presenting with intractable epistaxis in a 32-year-old Caucasian male, who ultimately succumbed to this disease.


2021 ◽  
pp. 41-42
Author(s):  
Anshu Jamaiyar ◽  
Joyeeta Mandal ◽  
Anupriya Anupriya

Mixed germ cell tumours of testis represent a comparatively rare category of testicular tumour where different types of both seminomatous and non-seminomatous tumours can be present in varied proportions. We report two cases of mixed germ cell tumours, one consisting of seminoma, embryonal carcinoma and post-pubertal teratoma in the testis of a 22-year-old male and second consisting of a yolk sac tumour and immature teratoma in the testis of a 19-year-old male. We report theses case due to the rare combination and for documentation


Author(s):  
Ram Kumar B.

Background: Malignant ovarian germ cell tumours are rare group of ovarian neoplasms derived from primordial germ cells of the ovary. Objective of present study was to evaluate the outcome of treatment in malignant germ cell tumours.Methods: 21 Patients of malignant ovarian germ cell tumours registered at Department of Medical Oncology, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chennai for the period from January 2012 to December 2015 were retrospectively analyzed for treatment outcomes.Results: The median age at presentation was 21 years with age range between 14 and 40 years. 9patients (43%) presented with mixed germ cell tumour, 6 patients (29%) with dysgerminoma, 3 patients (14%) with yolk sac tumour and 3 patients (14%)with mature cystic teratoma. 13 patients (62%) presented with Stage I disease, 5 patients (24%) with Stage III and 3 patients (14%) with Stage II. Fertility sparing surgery was done in 15 patients (71%), and 4 patients (19%) who completed family had TAH with BSO done. Adjuvant Chemotherapy was given for 16 patients (76%) and as Neoadjuvant in 2patients (10%) who had biopsy alone performed. 4patients (19%) developed recurrence and was taken for salvage PVI chemotherapy.Conclusions: Malignant ovarian germ cell tumours are relatively uncommon neoplasms characterized by high chemo sensitivity. This study confirms that malignant ovarian germ cell tumours have excellent prognosis and the effectiveness of BEP chemotherapy regimen. Fertility sparing surgery is feasible in most cases. Advanced Stage configured as an important risk factor for survival. The chemotherapy regimen was associated with significant but manageable toxicity.


Author(s):  
D. Aden ◽  
M. Shadan ◽  
I. D. Khan ◽  
F. Alam ◽  
M. Naim ◽  
...  

Background. Testicular tumours account for approximately 1-2 % of the total cancer cases in the male population globally and show higher incidence in the younger male age group of up to 15 years. The majority (~98 %) of testicular tumours are observed to be of the germ-cell origin which can either be of seminomatous type or non-seminomatous type. The non-seminomatous germ cell neoplasm may be pure or of mixed subtype. Objective was to emphasize the rare case of mixed germ cell teratomatous tumour of testis in adult man.Methods.  A mixed germ cell teratomatous tumour of testis comprising of yolk sac tumour and embryonal carcinoma in an adult Indian male is reported in the research.Results. A 45 year-old Indian male presented with enlargement of right testis which was found to be an encapsulated right testicular tumour on exploratory surgery which was followed by radical orchiectomy. Serum AFP and β-hCG levels were elevated to 380 ng/ml and 590 mg/ml respectively. Histopathology revealed a mixed germ cell teratomatous tumour of testis comprising of yolk sac tumour and embryonal carcinoma.Conclusions. In adults teratomas occur usually as a component of mixed germ cell tumours. However in the present case teratomatous embryoid yolk sac germ cell tumour of testis was observed in an Indian adult male. The prognosis of embryoid germ cell tumours of testis is generally poor. The possibility of this condition should always be considered in all cases that present with a testicular lump.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asha K. Rajan ◽  
Ananth Kashyap ◽  
Manik Chhabra ◽  
Muhammed Rashid

Rationale: Linezolid (LNZ) induced Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions (CADRs) have rare atypical presentation. Till date, there are very few published case reports on LNZ induced CADRs among the multidrug-resistant patients suffering from Infective Endocarditis (MDR IE). Here, we present a rare case report of LNZ induced CARs in a MDR IE patient. Case report: A 24-year-old female patient was admitted to the hospital with chief complaints of fever (101°C) associated with rigors, chills, and shortness of breath (grade IV) for the past 4 days. She was diagnosed with MDR IE, having a prior history of rheumatic heart disease. She was prescribed LNZ 600mg IV BD for MDR IE, against Staphylococcus coagulase-negative. The patient experienced flares of cutaneous reactions with multiple hyper-pigmented maculopapular lesions all over the body after one week of LNZ therapy. Upon causality assessment, she was found to be suffering from LNZ induced CADRs. LNZ dose was tapered gradually and discontinued. The patient was prescribed corticosteroids along with other supportive care. Her reactions completely subsided and infection got controlled following 1 month of therapy. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals should be vigilant for rare CADRs, while monitoring the patients on LNZ therapy especially in MDR patients as they are exposed to multiple drugs. Moreover, strengthened spontaneous reporting is required for better quantification.


2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jitendra Pariyar ◽  
Binuma Shrestha

Background: Germ cell malignancies account for about 5% of all ovarian cancers. These tumours grow rapidly and often produce symptoms quicker than the slow growing epithelial tumour. Commonly seen in the first two decades of life germ cell malignancies are highly chemosensitive and are potentially curable with surgery and chemotherapy. This study is the first of its kind regarding the epidemiology, management and outcome of patients with malignant germ cell tumour in Nepal. Objective: To analyze the clinical presentation and management outcomes of malignant germ cell tumours managed in B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Nepal. Methodology: Descriptive study conducted in B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Nepal. Case records of malignant germ cell tumours attending the hospital from January 1999 to December 2009 were analyzed regarding their illness history, clinical examination, investigations, treatment, follow-up and outcomes measured. Observations: Total 65 cases of malignant germ cell tumours with age range from 2 to 58 years (mean 21.7 years) were received. 42% cases were Tibeto-Burmese; 30% were Indo-Aryans. There were 15 cases (23%) of dysgeminoma, 21 endodermal sinus tumor (32%), 16 Immature Cystic Teratoma (24.5%), 9 (14%) Mixed Germ Cell, 2 unclassified GCT (3.5%) and 2 malignant transformation in teratoma (3.5%). 33 (49.5%) patients had early stage disease, 37 (57%) underwent fertility preserving surgery. 4 cases (9%) due to disseminated disease, underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by debulking surgery. 51 cases (78.5%) received adjuvant chemotherapy (BEP or EP regimen). The overall survival was 70%. Conclusion: Early stage germ cell malignancies can be safely managed by fertility preserving surgery followed by, chemotherapy if indicated. For advanced diseases, neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery can be undertaken with curable intent.


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saraj Kumar Singh ◽  
Krishan Kumar Sharma ◽  
Tarun Kumar

Abstract Background Pineal region tumors are commonly present in the pediatric age group. However, pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is very rare at this region, and only few case reports have been reported till now in literature. Case presentation Here, we report a rare case of pineal region, juxta-thalamic, pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) in an 11-year-old male child. The child presented with severe headache after which MRI was done. It was suggestive of pineal region low-grade tumor. The patient was operated in Parkbench position with SCIT (supracerebellar approach) in a retractor-free manner. Gross total resection was done. However, the patient developed postoperative left-sided hemiparesis. It got improved in 1 month, and the patient became ambulatory. Histopathology came out as pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma. Conclusion Surgical management should include careful resection near the internal capsule to avoid postoperative hemiparesis. Also, shunt should be delayed in the cystic cavity created by resection of tumor.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1894-1897
Author(s):  
Varsha Gajbhiye ◽  
Shubhangi Patil (Ganvir) ◽  
Sarika Gaikwad

A 14-month female child came with complain of cholera like watery loose stool 10-12 times and vomiting 6-7 times, 24 hrs before admission. She was in severe dehydration, hypotension, unconscious with no recorded fever during her stay in hospital and no history of contact with COVID-19. Patient was COVID-19 positive Dehydration and hypotension was corrected, metabolic acidosis continued and eventually patient succumb due to multiple organ failure. This case report should arouse us to suspect COVID infection in every acute Gastroenteritis child who may not have any common symptoms as seen in COVID patient, also who have no history of significant contact with COVID positive patient in family. Some people with COVID-19 develop gastrointestinal symptoms either alone or with respiratory symptoms. Recently, researchers at Stanford University found that a third of patients they studied with a mild case of COVID-19 had symptoms affecting the digestive system. Another recent study Trusted Source published by researchers in Beijing found that anywhere from 3 to 79 percent of people with COVID-19 develop gastrointestinal symptoms.


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