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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The symptoms of endodermal sinus tumor include <ref name= www>{{cite book | last = Hoffman | first = Barbara | title = Williams gynecology | publisher = McGraw-Hill Medical | location = New York | year = 2012 | isbn = 9780071716727 }}</ref>[[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?== | ==What are the symptoms of Endodermal sinus tumor?== | ||
The symptoms of endodermal sinus tumor include <ref name= www>{{cite book | last = Hoffman | first = Barbara | title = Williams gynecology | publisher = McGraw-Hill Medical | location = New York | year = 2012 | isbn = 9780071716727 }}</ref>[[abdominal distention]], acute/sub acute [[abdominal pain]]. | |||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Endodermal sinus tumor may be diagnosed using biopsy and measurement of GATA-4, a [[transcription factor]]. | |||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
The mainstay of therapy for endodermal sinus tumor is [[chemotherapy]]. | |||
==Where to find medical care for Endodermal sinus tumor?== | ==Where to find medical care for Endodermal sinus tumor?== | ||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Endodermal sinus tumor}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Endodermal sinus tumor] | [http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Endodermal sinus tumor}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Endodermal sinus tumor] | ||
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ||
* Prognosis is good with treatment. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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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 [1]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 [1]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.
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hoffman, Barbara (2012). Williams gynecology. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. ISBN 9780071716727.