Primary yolk sac tumor arising in the pancreas with hepatic metastasis: a case report

Korean J Radiol. 2010 Jul-Aug;11(4):472-5. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2010.11.4.472. Epub 2010 Jun 21.

Abstract

Extragonadal yolk sac tumor (YST) is a relatively rare entity. We describe here the case of an extragonadal YST that occurred in the pancreas with hepatic metastasis in an adult woman. The contrast enhanced CT images of the abdomen revealed a heterogeneous, solitary mass occupying the pancreatic neck and body with slightly inhomogeneous contrast enhancement. Two low-density lesions in the liver were also displayed on the CT images. The patient underwent surgery and the diagnosis of YST was pathologically verified.

Keywords: Computed tomography (CT); Diagnosis; Pancreas; Yolk sac tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / pathology
  • Endodermal Sinus Tumor / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media