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Malignant mixed germ cell tumor of ovary-A case report
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Tanmay Vinodbhai Patel
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Anjali Goyal *
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Zil Ashokkumar Kuntar
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Riya Prashantkumar Shah
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Divya Chandana
Mixed germ cell tumors of the ovary are rare neoplasms that often occur in young females and consist of two or more histological germ cell components. We present a rare case of an ovarian mixed germ cell tumor comprising dysgerminoma, yolk sac tumor, and residual gonadoblastoma in 8 year-old phenotypic female with abdominal pain and a pelvic mass. Histopathological evaluation revealed predominant dysgerminoma, with distinct areas of yolk sac tumor and microscopic foci of residual gonadoblastoma. The case highlights the importance of thorough histological examination for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. This paper also includes a review of the relevant literature, discussing pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, treatment strategies, and prognosis.
Keywords: Endodermal sinus tumors, Gonadoblastoma, Histopathologica.
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How to Cite This Article
Vancouver
Patel TV, Goyal A, Kuntar ZA, Shah RP, Chandana D. Malignant mixed germ cell tumor of ovary-A case report [Internet]. IP J Diagn Pathol Oncol. 2025 [cited 2025 Oct 07];10(2):71-74. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdpo.2025.016
APA
Patel, T. V., Goyal, A., Kuntar, Z. A., Shah, R. P., Chandana, D. (2025). Malignant mixed germ cell tumor of ovary-A case report. IP J Diagn Pathol Oncol, 10(2), 71-74. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdpo.2025.016
MLA
Patel, Tanmay Vinodbhai, Goyal, Anjali, Kuntar, Zil Ashokkumar, Shah, Riya Prashantkumar, Chandana, Divya. "Malignant mixed germ cell tumor of ovary-A case report." IP J Diagn Pathol Oncol, vol. 10, no. 2, 2025, pp. 71-74. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdpo.2025.016
Chicago
Patel, T. V., Goyal, A., Kuntar, Z. A., Shah, R. P., Chandana, D.. "Malignant mixed germ cell tumor of ovary-A case report." IP J Diagn Pathol Oncol 10, no. 2 (2025): 71-74. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdpo.2025.016