Cytologic diagnosis of yolk sac tumor: A report of seven cases

Mizrak B., Ekinci C.

Acta Cytologica, vol.39, no.5, pp.936-940, 1995 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 1995
  • Journal Name: Acta Cytologica
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.936-940
  • Keywords: aspiration biopsy, yolk sac tumor
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Yolk sac tumor (YST) is a rare neoplasm that affects children and adolescents. CASES: Fine needle aspiration biopsies from seven patients with YSTs were reviewed. Eosinophilic hyaline cytoplasmic bodies and irregular deposits of basement membrane-like material were easily recognizable in aspiration smears. Some of the tumor cells contained cytoplasmic vacuoles. These features correlated well with histologic appearances. CONCLUSION: These findings are significant in the fine needle aspiration biopsy diagnosis of YST. A preliminary cytologic diagnosis of this tumor is valuable as a guide in planning further diagnostic studies and therapy.