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Feroz SH, Sistare MW, Jabbour JI, Masri M, Dominguez C. Unusual Chemotherapeutic Resistant Testicular Embryonal Germ Cell Tumor with Widespread Metastasis in a Case of Klinefelter Syndrome: A Case Report. Cureus 2020; 12:e7637. [PMID: 32399369 PMCID: PMC7213769 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Cryptorchidism is an undeniable risk factor for testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) and is also commonly associated with Klinefelter syndrome (KS) patients. Embryonal cell carcinoma usually shows strong expression of CD30 and OCT3/4, with patchy staining of PLAP1. Most patients with nonseminomatous GCTs (NSGCTs) can achieve total remission with proactive chemotherapy, and most can be cured. We present an extremely rare case of a testicular embryonal germ cell tumor that is atypical in its gene expression and response to chemotherapy treatment. A 71-year-old male patient presented in July 2019 with abdominal pain of unknown duration, weight loss for one year, and recent history of altered bowel habits. His past medical history is significant for KS and congenital unilateral cryptorchidism. Physical examination yielded mild abdominal distention and bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. Imaging revealed a posterior mediastinal mass and large retroperitoneal masses. The above features, in addition to the history of KS and unilateral cryptorchidism, were highly suggestive of a testicular retroperitoneal germ cell tumor. Serologic studies revealed elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) while other tumor markers were normal. Excisional biopsy of inguinal lymph nodes revealed poorly differentiated embryonal cell carcinoma with strong expression of SALL4, a rare expression of OCT 3/4, and the absence of expression of CD30 and placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP). The patient was given four cycles of bleomycin, etoposide and platinum (BEP) chemotherapy, as is the standard chemotherapy regimen for these tumors, without any significant change in the size of the masses or lymph nodes. Unfortunately, there are no specific guidelines when it comes to the management of KS patients with testicular GCTs (embryonal cell carcinoma) with aberrant histological markers and normal serum tumor markers. These findings in combination with chemotherapeutic resistance indicate a need for more specific treatment modalities and follow-up for unusual testicular embryonal GCTs in KS patients.
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- Surgical Oncology, Larkin Community Hospital, Miami, USA.,General Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, USA
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De Toni L, Šabovic I, Cosci I, Ghezzi M, Foresta C, Garolla A. Testicular Cancer: Genes, Environment, Hormones. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:408. [PMID: 31338064 PMCID: PMC6626920 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Testicular cancer (TC) represents one of the most peculiar clinical challenges at present. In fact, currently treatments are so effective ensuring a 5 years disease-free survival rate in nearly 95% of patients. On the other hand however, TC represents the most frequent newly diagnosed form of cancer in men between the ages of 14 and 44 years, with an incidence ranging from <1 to 9.9 affected individuals per 100,000 males across countries, while the overall incidence is also increasing worldwide. Furthermore, cancer survivors show a 2% risk of developing cancer in the contralateral testis within 15 years of initial diagnosis. This complex and multifaceted scenario requires a great deal of effort to understand the clinical base of available evidence. It is now clear that genetic, environmental and hormonal risk factors concur and mutually influence both the development of the disease and its prognosis, in terms of response to treatment and the risk of recurrence. In this paper, the most recent issues describing the relative contribution of the aforementioned risk factors in TC development are discussed. In addition, particular attention is paid to the exposure to environmental chemical substances and thermal stress, whose role in cancer development and progression has recently been investigated at the molecular level.
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- Luca De Toni
- Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- *Correspondence: Carlo Foresta
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- Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Bremmer F, Schweyer S. [Leydig cell, Sertoli cell and adult granulosa cell tumors]. DER PATHOLOGE 2017; 37:71-7. [PMID: 26782032 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-015-0131-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification Leydig cell tumors, Sertoli cell tumors and granulosa cell tumors of the testes belong to the group of sex cord-stromal tumors. These tumors most frequently occur sporadically but in rare cases can be associated with syndromes. These tumor entities show characteristic morphological changes, which in combination with specific immunohistochemical markers facilitate the diagnosis. Recent results of molecular pathological investigations, especially beta-catenin mutation analysis, allow a better categorization of these tumor entities.
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- F Bremmer
- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str.40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland.
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- Gemeinschaftspraxis Pathologie Starnberg, Am Fuchsengraben 3, 82319, Starnberg, Deutschland.
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Maqdasy S, Bogenmann L, Batisse-Lignier M, Roche B, Franck F, Desbiez F, Tauveron I. Leydig cell tumor in a patient with 49,XXXXY karyotype: a review of literature. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2015; 13:72. [PMID: 26160035 PMCID: PMC4496935 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-015-0071-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 06/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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49,XXXXY pentasomy or Fraccaro's syndrome is the most severe variant of Klinefelter's syndrome (KS) affecting about 1/85000 male births. The classical presentation is the triad: mental retardation, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism and radio ulnar synostosis. Indeed, the reproductive function of Fraccaro's syndrome is distinguished from KS. Besides, Leydig cell tumors are described in cases of KS, but never documented in the Klinefelter variants.We describe a young adult of 22 years old who presented with hyper gonadotropic hypogonadism, delayed puberty and bilateral micro-cryptorchidism. Chromosomal pentasomy was confirmed since infancy. Bilateral orchidectomy revealed a unilateral well-circumscribed Leydig cell tumor associated with bilateral Leydig cell hyperplasia.Inspired from reporting the first case of Leydig cell tumor in a 49,XXXXY patient, we summarize the particularities of testicular function in 49,XXXXY from one side, and the risk and mechanisms of Leydig cell tumorigenesis in Klinefelter variants on the other side. The histological destructions in 49,XXXXY testes and hypogonadism are more profound than in Klinefelter patients, with early Sertoli, Leydig and germ cell destruction. Furthermore, the risk of Leydigioma development in KS and its variants remains a dilemma. We believe that the risk of Leydigioma is much higher in KS than the general population. By contrast, the risk could be lower in the Klinefelter variants with more than 3 supplementary X chromosomes, owing to an earlier and more profound destruction of Leydig cells rendering them irresponsive to chronic Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulation.
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- Salwan Maqdasy
- Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et maladies métaboliques, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63003, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- UMR CNRS 6293, INSERM U1103, Université Clermont-Auvergne, Génétique Reproduction et Développement, BP 10448, 63177, Aubiere, France.
- Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Centre Jean Perrin, 58 rue Montalembert, F-63011, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et maladies métaboliques, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63003, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et maladies métaboliques, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63003, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- UMR CNRS 6293, INSERM U1103, Université Clermont-Auvergne, Génétique Reproduction et Développement, BP 10448, 63177, Aubiere, France.
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- Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et maladies métaboliques, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63003, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et maladies métaboliques, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63003, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et maladies métaboliques, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63003, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- UMR CNRS 6293, INSERM U1103, Université Clermont-Auvergne, Génétique Reproduction et Développement, BP 10448, 63177, Aubiere, France.
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Bremmer F, Behnes CL, Radzun HJ, Bettstetter M, Schweyer S. [Sex cord gonadal stromal tumors]. DER PATHOLOGE 2015; 35:245-51. [PMID: 24819979 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-014-1901-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification from 2004, sex cord gonadal stromal tumors are divided into Leydig cell tumors, Sertoli cell tumors, granulosa cell tumors, tumors of the thecoma-fibroma group, incompletely differentiated sex cord gonadal stromal tumors, mixed forms of sex cord gonadal stromal tumors and tumors containing both germ cell and sex cord gonadal stromal elements. These tumors can appear sporadically or in combination with hereditary syndromes. To diagnose these rare tumors the combination of characteristic morphological aspects and various immunohistochemical markers is useful. Latest investigations demonstrate the potential role of mutation analyses in the diagnosis of this heterogeneous group of tumors.
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- F Bremmer
- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland,
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Accardo G, Vallone G, Esposito D, Barbato F, Renzullo A, Conzo G, Docimo G, Esposito K, Pasquali D. Testicular parenchymal abnormalities in Klinefelter syndrome: a question of cancer? Examination of 40 consecutive patients. Asian J Androl 2015; 17:154-8. [PMID: 25130577 PMCID: PMC4291860 DOI: 10.4103/1008-682x.128514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2013] [Revised: 11/23/2013] [Accepted: 01/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a hypergonadotropic hypogonadism characterized by a 47, XXY karyotype. The risk of testicular cancer in KS is of interest in relation to theories about testicular cancer etiology generally; nevertheless it seems to be low. We evaluated the need for imaging and serum tumor markers for testicular cancer screening in KS. Participants were 40 consecutive KS patients, enrolled from December 2009 to January 2013. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin subunit (β-HCG) serum levels assays and testicular ultrasound (US) with color Doppler, were carried out at study entry, after 6 months and every year for 3 years. Abdominal magnetic resonance (MR) was performed in KS when testicular US showed micro-calcifications, testicular nodules and cysts. Nearly 62% of the KS had regular testicular echotexture, 37.5% showed an irregular echotexture and 17.5% had micro-calcifications and cysts. Eighty seven percent of KS had a regular vascular pattern, 12.5% varicocele, 12.5% nodules <1 cm, but none had nodules >1 cm. MR ruled out the diagnosis of cancer in all KS with testicular micro calcifications, nodules and cysts. No significant variations in LDH, AFP, and β-HCG levels and in US pattern have been detected during follow-up. We compared serum tumor markers and US pattern between KS with and without cryptorchidism and no statistical differences were found. We did not find testicular cancer in KS, and testicular US, tumor markers and MR were, in selected cases, useful tools for correctly discriminating benign from malignant lesions.
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- Giacomo Accardo
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Sciences, Endocrine Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomorphological and Functional Sciences, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Sciences, Endocrine Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Sciences, Endocrine Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Sciences, Endocrine Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Sciences, Endocrine Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Tsitouridis I, Maskalidis C, Panagiotidou D, Kariki EP. Eleven patients with testicular leydig cell tumors: clinical, imaging, and pathologic correlation. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2014; 33:1855-1864. [PMID: 25253834 DOI: 10.7863/ultra.33.10.1855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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We present the sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging findings of Leydig cell tumors in a series of patients, along with a brief review of the literature. We evaluated the sonographic features of 11 cases of Leydig cell tumors, including echogenicity, size, margins, and patterns of vascularity. The magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of 9 patients were also assessed, with special attention to the appearance of the tumors on T2-weighted imaging and postcontrast T1-weighted imaging. Seven tumors were hypoechoic, and 4 were almost isoechoic. Ten patients showed various patterns of hypervascularity in the tumors, combined in some cases with feeding vessels. One case presented with a single feeding vessel. The tumors showed homogeneous or heterogeneous low signal intensity on T2-weighted imaging and marked enhancement on postcontrast T1-weighted imaging. The small size of these tumors, the various patterns of vascularity on color and power Doppler sonography, and the marked enhancement on postcontrast T1-weighted imaging are considered valuable but generally nonspecific for identification of these tumors.
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- Ioannis Tsitouridis
- Department of Radiology, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Leonhartsberger N, Ramoner R, Aigner F, Stoehr B, Pichler R, Zangerl F, Fritzer A, Steiner H. Increased incidence of Leydig cell tumours of the testis in the era of improved imaging techniques. BJU Int 2011; 108:1603-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2011.10177.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Maizlin ZV, Belenky A, Kunichezky M, Sandbank J, Strauss S. Leydig cell tumors of the testis: gray scale and color Doppler sonographic appearance. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2004; 23:959-964. [PMID: 15292565 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2004.23.7.959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the gray scale and color Doppler sonographic features of Leydig cell tumors of the testis in a series of patients. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the sonographic appearance of 10 proven Leydig cell tumors in 9 patients aged 26 to 47 years. Sonographic features that were reviewed included the size and echogenicity of the tumors, presence of cystic areas or calcifications, and distribution pattern of detectable blood flow on color or power Doppler imaging. RESULTS The tumors ranged from 0.4 to 3.0 cm in diameter, but most were less than 1.0 cm in diameter. In 1 testis, 2 discrete Leydig cell tumors were found. Nine (90%) of the 10 tumors were homogeneously hypoechoic. Only 1 tumor was isoechoic with the testis. None of the tumors contained calcifications. Of 8 tumors with color Doppler imaging, 7 (88%) showed a characteristic pattern of increased peripheral blood flow, which was either circumferential or punctate. Only 1 tumor was found with internal hypervascularity. CONCLUSIONS Peripheral hypervascularity in a hypoechoic testicular tumor that has little or no internal color Doppler flow should suggest the possibility of a Leydig cell tumor, and consideration should be given to testicle-sparing surgery.
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- Zeev V Maizlin
- Department of Radiology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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Pereira Arias JG, Ateca Díaz-Obregón R, Ullate Jaime V, Gutiérrez Díez JM, Ramírez Rodríguez MM, Etxezarraga Zuluaga MC, Berreteaga Gallastegui JR. [Metachronous contralateral Leydig cell tumor of the testis: conservative treatment]. Actas Urol Esp 2001; 25:133-8. [PMID: 11345799 DOI: 10.1016/s0210-4806(01)72588-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Leydig cell tumors are the primary nongerm cell tumors of the testis, comprising approximately 1 to 3% of all testicular neoplasms. These tumors are bilateral in 5 to 10% of cases. Hypoechoic testicular nodule associated to a child virilising syndrome or adult gynecomastia with negative testis tumor markers (AFP, B-HCG) show a high index suspicion for this entity. We report a case of metachronous contralateral Leydig cell tumor in a 32 years old man with a 9 year interval between presentations, in which we performed local excision of the lesion. Diagnostic an therapeutic aspects are reviewed in literature. Since preoperative diagnosis of Leydig cell tumors in difficult and clinical course unpredictible, radical orchiectomy has been the standard treatment. Emphasis is made on conservative management opportunity in patients with only one testis, small tumors (less than 2.5 cm) with biopsies from tumor bed negative and wishes to remain fertile and/or refuses androgen supplementation. Follow-up is mandatory by performing scrotal ultrasounds. CT scan, Chest X-Ray, tumor markers and hormone determinations (testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, LH and FSH).
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Most testicular masses are germ cell malignancies and require radical orchiectomy. There are other causes of testicular masses, however, some of which have characteristic imaging and clinical features. A presumptive diagnosis may be possible for some of these atypical testicular masses. This may result in testis-preserving surgery or nonoperative management.
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- F V Coakley
- Department of Radiology, University of California San Francisco, USA
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