Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2011 Aug;54(8):468-473. 10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.8.468.

Ovarian mixed germ cell tumor in a patient with 45,X/46,X,+mar mosaic Turner's syndrome

• Kim HK
• Song MH
• Ahn BN
• Choi JY
• Oh HK
• Lee TS

• KMID: 2274069
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.8.468

Abstract

We report a case that mixed germ cell tumor developed in an 18-year-old girl with 45,X/46,X,+mar mosaic Turner's syndrome. Molecular biological studies showed that the patient's DNA contained a fragment of Y chromosome. The patient underwent an operation and chemotherapy, and until now there is no evidence of recurrence. A presence of Y chromosome component should be evaluated in case a marker chromosome is found in a woman with Turner's syndrome.

Keyword

Turner syndrome; Marker chromosome; Germ cell tumor

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
DNA
Female
Germ Cells
Humans
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Recurrence
Turner Syndrome
Y Chromosome
DNA

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