Extragonadal Mixed Germ Cell Tumour of the Right Scapular Region: A Case Report

Authors

  • Sushma Gurung Department of Paediatric Hematology and Oncology, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Dudhpati, Bhaktapur, Nepal
  • Sabina Karim Department of Paediatric Hematology and Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Sagun Thapa Department of Paediatric Hematology and Oncology, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Dudhpati, Bhakatapur, Nepal
  • Shristi Gautam Department of Paediatric Hematology and Oncology, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Dudhpati, Bhakatapur, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7910

Keywords:

germ cell tumor; immunohistochemistry; tumor markers.

Abstract

Extragonadal germ cell tumours are rare; to the best of our knowledge, a location in the soft tissue of the right scapular region has never been previously reported in the literature. We report a case of a 9-years-old girl who presented with swelling over the right scapular region, treated by a combination of surgery and cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Immunohistochemistry and serum tumour markers concluded it to be an extragonadal mixed germ cell tumour. Our patient had a complete response up to 2 years of follow-up. This case is being reported here due to a very rare site of presentation with a diagnostic dilemma. A multidisciplinary, combining systemic chemotherapy and surgery is the most appropriate treatment strategy for extragonadal germ cell tumours, to ensure both local and systemic control.

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Published

2022-11-30

How to Cite

Gurung, . S. ., Karim, S., Thapa, S., & Gautam, S. (2022). Extragonadal Mixed Germ Cell Tumour of the Right Scapular Region: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 60(256), 1052–1055. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7910

Issue

Vol. 60 No. 256 (2022): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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