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Dysgerminoma in a child with ataxia-telangiectasia.
Pediatric hematology and oncology - 1 Sept 2007
Koksal Yavuz, Caliskan Umran, Ucar Canan, Yurtcu Muslim, Artac Hasibe, Ilerisoy-Yakut Zeynep, Reisli Ismail
Abstract excerpt
Ataxia-telangiectasia is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by progressive cerebellar ataxia, oculocutaneous telangiectasia, immunodeficiency, high incidence of cancer, and increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation. The authors report a case of dysgerminoma in a child with high alpha-fetoprotein, CA125 and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin, who has been followed-up for ataxia-telangiectasia for 2 years.
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