An autopsy case of immature teratoma with choriocarcinoma in the mediastinum
Adachi, Y.; Okamura, M.; Yasumizu, R.; Nagata, N.; Inaba, M.; Sugihara, A.; Kumamoto, T.; Umemoto, M.; Saito, Y.; Genba, H.
Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 48(10): 829-832
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252 PMID: 7474580 Document Number: 452445
The autopsy of a 28-year-old Japanese male patient, which revealed immature teratoma combined with choriocarcinoma in the mediastinum, is presented. The tumor, which was removed after chemotherapy, was localized in the superior-anterior mediastinum. Chemotherapy was performed several times after operation. However, HCG increased again, and a roentgenogram revealed metastatic shadows in both lungs. The metastatic tumors in the lungs showed only the choriocarcinoma.