GERM CELL NEOPLASMS OF THE OVARY YOLK SAC TUMOR BY DR WAFAEY BADAWY

Yolk sac tumor represents approximately 20% of all ovarian primitive germ cell neoplasms. It usually occurs as a pure form or rarely as a component of a mixed germ cell tumor. It is usually associated with a favorable prognosis due to chemosensitivity, with complete cure in more than 80% of cases.

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