What is a vulvar yolk sac tumor?

Yolk sac tumor belongs to ovarian tumor with high malignant degree. It occurs mostly in ovary, but rarely in vulva. It is caused by dislocation of germ cell development during embryonic development. It is rarely found clinically. If labia majora or clitoris parts show painless nodules or ulcers, the course of disease develops rapidly, local pathological biopsy can be taken. If vulvar yolk sac tumor is diagnosed, surgery should be given in time. The resection range should be sufficient, otherwise it is easy to relapse. Regional lymph node dissection is also needed. Chemotherapy can be done appropriately after surgery to kill residual cancer cells. If the physical quality is relatively poor, it is difficult to tolerate surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy can also be done, supplemented by traditional Chinese medicine treatment can also achieve certain curative effects.