A HUGE MEDIASTINAL GERM CELL TUMOR
Abstract
A case of a huge mediastinal endodermal sinus tumor was shown in a 22-year- old male who presented with chronic cough and dyspnea. The mediastinal mass extends from right anterior mediastinum to the right posterior mediastinum. The tumor was a mixture of solid and cystic tissue. The airway was severely compressed. The sternum was destroyed and the anterior chest wall was invaded. The right pleural effusion was massive and multiple pleural nodules were found. The alpha feto-protein was markedly elevated and the beta HCG was zero. The patient passed away due to profound shock immediately after the procedure of intercostal drainage.
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