title: Yolk sac tumor of the liver.
abstract: A primary yolk sac tumor of the liver in a 16-mo female is presented. The fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) cytology of this lesion is illustrated and discussed. This case supports continued exploration of the use of FNAB in childhood abdominal masses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Wakely
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Krummel
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007223:Infant; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008649:Mesonephroma / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure