Adolescent With Ovarian Immature Teratoma Complicated by Wernicke’s Encephalopathy

Abstract

Confusion surrounding the treatment of cancer in the pediatric population can be very daunting especially if one is not a pediatric oncologist. Herein is described a pediatric case of mixed cell ovarian germ cell tumor that was complicated by Wernicke’s encephalopathy which improved with standard treatment. This case report highlights the basic treatment plan of mixed cell ovarian germ cell tumor for the general pediatrician as sometimes the general pediatrician can be caught in the midst of a battle between specialists.




doi:10.4021/ijcp6w