Description

Key Feature Summary of Ovarian Embryonal Carcinoma

1. Rare in pure form; usually mixed
2. Children and young adults
3. Elevated hCG and/or AFP
4. Solid, hemorrhagic, and necrotic mass
5. Large pleomorphic cells with prominent nucleoli
6. IHC: positive for CD30, OCT4, and SALL4
7. Main differential diagnosis: dysgerminoma and yolk sac tumor

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