Intracardiac yolk sac tumor: echocardiographic evaluation

Pediatr Cardiol. 1996 May-Jun;17(3):196-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02505214.

Abstract

To our knowledge, this case of an abdominal yolk sac tumor with extensive cardiac involvement is the first to be reported in a pediatric patient. The report describes the echocardiographic findings of the tumor and the role of echocardiography in providing important information for patient management decisions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Echocardiography*
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / surgery
  • Female
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant