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- Vaginal bleeding is rare in infants and young children, but pediatric urologists must be aware of it as it can indicate less-common conditions, including tumors.
- Extragonadal germ cell tumors are uncommon in children under 15, making up about 1% of all cancers, and require a collaborative approach between pediatric oncologists and urologists for treatment.
- A case of a 10-month-old with a cervical or uterine germ cell tumor highlights the complexities faced during her care and treatment.
Article Abstract
Even though vaginal bleeding is an unusual clinical presentation in infants and young children, thorough evaluation by the pediatric urologist requires the recognition and knowledge of less-common conditions, including malignancy. Extragonadal germ cell tumors are rare in children aged <15 years, representing approximately 1% of all cancers. Because of the close collaboration between pediatric oncologists and pediatric urologists, a multidisciplinary approach to the management and treatment of these tumors includes chemotherapy and surgical resection, aiming for fertility preservation when possible. We present a 10-month-old infant with a cervical or uterine germ cell tumor and the challenges found during her treatment.
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