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abstract: 'Adult pure yolk sac tumor (YST) is extremely rare. In childhood pure yolk sac tumors are most frequently seen, whereas component of mixed germ cell testicular tumors observed in adults. They have different biological behavior than the childhood tumors. We herein report a case of adult pure yolk sac tumor of left testis in 40 years old man. Until now limited number of the cases has been reported in the literature.'
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date: 2012-10-25
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keywords: Yolk sac tumor (YST); Testis; Adult
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title: Adult Pure Yolk Sac Tumor of The Testis.
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