Gynaecological oncology: yolk sac tumour: practice question

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OBG · Gynaecological oncology: yolk sac tumour

Sample item

Schiller-Duval bodies are characteristic of which ovarian tumour?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumour

Yolk sac tumour is a malignant germ cell tumour of young women that produces alpha-fetoprotein. Histology shows Schiller-Duval bodies, glomerulus-like structures. It is treated with surgery and BEP chemotherapy.

Option by option

  • A. Yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumour (correct)

    Correct. Schiller-Duval bodies with AFP characterise this tumour.

  • B. Dysgerminoma

    Dysgerminoma has large clear cells.

  • C. Dermoid cyst

    A dermoid cyst contains mature ectodermal tissue.

  • D. Granulosa cell tumour

    Granulosa tumours show Call-Exner bodies.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is A, Yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumour. Yolk sac tumour is a malignant germ cell tumour of young women that produces alpha-fetoprotein.

Why is "Dysgerminoma" not the answer?

Dysgerminoma has large clear cells.

Why is "Dermoid cyst" not the answer?

A dermoid cyst contains mature ectodermal tissue.

Why is "Granulosa cell tumour" not the answer?

Granulosa tumours show Call-Exner bodies.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynaecological oncology: yolk sac tumour in OBG. Histology shows Schiller-Duval bodies, glomerulus-like structures. It is treated with surgery and BEP chemotherapy.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Gynaecological oncology: yolk sac tumour?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.