Primary Mediastinal Tumour (Germ Cell Type) - A Rare Case Report

Abstract

The prevalence of mediastinal lesions found to range from 0.73% to 0.9% with mediastinal tumours occurring in <1% of the population. A19 year old male presented with back ache, chest discomfort and generalized weakness .On CECT Chest, diagnosis of mediastinal Lymphoma was made. Gross followed by routine microscopic examination was done and diagnosis of GCT was made supported by raised S.AFP level. We emphasise the need of high index of suspicion to diagnose Primary Mediastinal extragonadal GCT as they have poorer prognosis and survival outcome.