Endodermal sinus tumor (patient information)

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Endodermal sinus tumor
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Endodermal sinus tumor?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

Overview

The symptoms of endodermal sinus tumor include abdominal distention, acute/sub acute abdominal pain. Endodermal sinus tumor may be diagnosed using biopsy and measurement of GATA-4, a transcription factor. The mainstay of therapy for endodermal sinus tumor is chemotherapy. Prognosis is good with treatment.

What are the symptoms of Endodermal sinus tumor?

The symptoms of endodermal sinus tumor include abdominal distention, acute/sub acute abdominal pain.

Diagnosis

Endodermal sinus tumor may be diagnosed using biopsy and measurement of GATA-4, a transcription factor.

Treatment options

The mainstay of therapy for endodermal sinus tumor is chemotherapy.

Where to find medical care for Endodermal sinus tumor?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Endodermal sinus tumor

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

• Prognosis is good with treatment.