Noncaseating granulomatous diseases in germ cell cancer patients-A single-center experience.

Objectives: In patients with testicular Germ Cell Tumors (GCT) noncaseating granulomatous diseases such as Sarcoid Like Lesions (SLL) or Sarcoidosis can mimic metastasis due to hilar or mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Due to the clinical and prognostic impact, exclusion of malignant diseases is mandatory.

Material And Methods: Retrospectively, data from 636 GCT patients, who were seen in the course of tumor surveillance/follow-up were collected.