Laparoscopic treatment of a Yolk Sac Tumor: case report and literature review
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Laparoscopic treatment of a Yolk Sac Tumor: case report and literature review
Abstract
We report the case of a yolk sac tumor of the ovary in a 26 years old woman. The laparoscopic approach and the BEP chemotherapy were fundamental to have a minimally invasive treatment and to preserve fertility.
Keywords: fertility; laparoscopic surgery; ovary; yolk sac tumor.
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