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Yolk sac tumour of the testis in childhood

Department of Radiology, North Staffordshire Hospital Centre, City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG, UK ^* Department of Pathology, North Staffordshire Hospital Centre, City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG, UK

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Despite being a rare neoplasm, yolk sac tumour is the commonest of all childhood testicular malignancies. Early detection and treatment result in an excellent prognosis. Ultrasound can play a valuable role in differentiating benign and malignant forms of testicular pathology at any age. Detailed description of ultrasonic appearances of specific tumours with pathological correlation is, however, as yet incomplete.

A 13-month-old child was admitted with a scrotal swelling that was thought by the mother to have been present since birth but had increased considerably in size over the previous 4 weeks. Clinical examination revealed a large, tense, non-tender swelling which did not transilluminate. A complicated hydrocele was suspected.

Key Words: Yolk sac tumour • Testis • Ultrasound

Received for publication February 17, 1992. Revision received May 26, 1992. Accepted for publication June 22, 1992.