Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology

Dual pathology a case report of yolk sac component in mature gastric teratoma

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Article Type : Case Report

Author Details: Hema AV,Gautam B*,Seema B,H R Chandrasekhar,Rajashekar KS

Volume : 6

Issue : 3

Online ISSN : 2394-6792

Print ISSN : 2394-6784

Article First Page : 497

Article End Page : 499

Abstract

Gastric teratoma is a rare tumour accounting for less than 1% of all teratomas in pediatric age groups. We present a case of gastric teratoma in 33-month-old male infant who presented with abdominal pain for 2 months. Ultrasound of abdomen revealed a multi-cystic mass with mixed echogenicity arising from the lesser curvature of stomach. The mass was excised completely and sent for histopathological examination. Histopathology confirmed mixed germ cell tumour (gastric mature teratoma and yolk sac tumour). Serum AFP (alpha fetoprotein) and extensive sampling of the lesions can help in identification of other germ cell component.

Keywords: Teratoma, Alpha fetoprotein, Yolk sac tumour.

Doi :-https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpo.2019.095