Mixed ovarian germ cell tumor in a child: A case report of a rare association

Abstract

Introduction and importance ovarian tumors and especially mixed ovarian germ cell tumors are rarely seen in the paediatric population. Case presentation we report the case of a 13-year-old girl which was successfully treated for a mixed ovarian germ cell tumor with a favorable evolution. Clinical discussion the incidence of mixed ovarian germ cell tumors, clinical manifestations, histologic distribution and prognosis are predominentely distinct in children and adolescents as compared to adult population. The diagnosis should be suspected in young girls with chronic abdominal pain and palpable swelling of the lower abdomen. Conservative surgery is the first therapeutic procedure that consists of a total resection of the mass with preservation of the reproductive function. Circulating tumor markers have the potential in diagnosis, prognostic stratification and for follow-up. Conclusion mixed ovarian germ cell tumors are uncommen in children. Their management must be multidisciplinary and conservative surgery by laparotomy represent the standard of care.

Yolk sac tumor in children and the resulting biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects

“…Conservative surgery is the primary therapeutic procedure, consisting of total mass resection while preserving reproductive function. 3 The challenge in managing malignancies in children relates to their mental health. Child behavioural issues refer to abnormal psychological behaviour where the severity and duration exceed the normal range for their age, such as aggression, disciplinary violations, and withdrawal from social interactions.…”