Dysgerminoma in a case of 46, XY pure gonadal dysgenesis (swyer syndrome): a case report
2011
Dysgerminoma in a Case of Swyer Syndrome
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Han Yang, Wang Yan, Li Qingchang, Dai Shundong, He Anguang, Wang Enhua
Primary Institution: Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences and First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University
Conclusion
A 21-year-old patient with Swyer syndrome was diagnosed with dysgerminoma in a dysgenetic gonad.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of primary amenorrhea and a low abdominal mass.
- Chromosome analysis confirmed a 46, XY karyotype.
- The tumor was classified as stage IA and no adjuvant therapy was recommended.
Takeaway
This study talks about a young woman who had a rare condition called Swyer syndrome and developed a type of tumor in her reproductive organs.
Methodology
The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and bilateral salpingoopherectomy and hysterectomy.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 21-year-old female with a 46, XY karyotype.
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