An unsual presentation of yolk sac tumour (endodermal sinus tumour) in a pre-menarche girl with uncombable hair syndrome

I. Ahmed Department of Women and Children Services, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, Worcestershire, UKCorrespondence[email protected]

R. Joseph Department of Women and Children Services, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, Worcestershire, UK

V. Olagundoye Department of Women and Children Services, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, Worcestershire, UK

J. Shahid Department of Women and Children Services, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, Worcestershire, UK

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