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Germ Cell Tumour in a 10-Month-Old-Baby: A Case Study of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria

Journal: International Research Journal of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences (IRJPMS) (Vol.3, No. 4)

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Page : 19-24

Keywords : Intra-abdominal malignant swelling; Germ cell tumour; Kwashiokor; Sepsis;

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Abstract

This study investigated the outcome of treatment for ovarian germ cell tumours in a pediatrics' population at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State of Nigeria. To accomplish our goal, a ten-month-old baby on admission was monitored. The baby (KAD), a female from Cameroun, on admission presented with fever, intra-abdominal malignant swelling, cough, scaly skin lesions and leg swelling. She received nutritional support and was placed on medications including: artesunate; ceftriaxone; gentamycin; albendazole; and fluconazole. She experienced worsening symptoms

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