Publications by authors named "Sophia Y Chahine"
Eur Urol Focus
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- There is limited data on how often testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT) occur alongside venous tumor thrombus (VTT), and the study aims to provide insights on this rare condition and its management.
- Researchers analyzed records from the IBM Marketscan database, identifying a small prevalence of TGCT with VTT and gathered expert insights from surgeons on the patient management practices at multiple centers.
- Findings showed that approximately 0.3% to 3.1% of TGCT cases involved VTT, with surgical options being the primary treatment, emphasizing the complexity of managing this combination and the need for a multidisciplinary approach.
