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Successful Treatment of an Atypical Presentation of Disseminated Retroperitoneal Seminoma: A Case Report.
HCA Healthc J Med
December 2024
Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, KS.
Background: Testicular seminoma is the most common malignant tumor of the testis. It occurs at a rate of 5 per 100 000 men, primarily between the ages of 15 to 34. While seminomas typically occur in the testis, other primary sites include the mediastinum, the retroperitoneum, or other extra-gonadal sites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Half of all patients with testicular germ cell tumours (GCTs) present with metastases to retroperitoneal lymph nodes or visceral organs. Inguinal metastases (I/M) are very rare. We aimed to evaluate the relative frequency and clinical features of I/M and to look for predisposing factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary Retroperitoneal Seminoma-An Uncommon Presentation With Significant Implications.
Case Rep Surg
December 2024
Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology, GI and HPB Oncosurgery and Liver Transplant, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Primary retroperitoneal seminoma is an exceedingly rare type of germ cell tumor, accounting for less than 5% of all such tumors. These tumors are typically large at presentation due to their slow growth and the nonspecific nature of symptoms, which often leads to delayed diagnosis. A 40-year-old male presented with intermittent abdominal pain and a palpable lump in the right paraumbilical region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary classical seminoma of the testis with rhabdoid differentiation.
BMJ Case Rep
December 2024
Pathology and Laboratory Science, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, , Japan
Rhabdoid differentiation is an indicator of poor prognosis that is often seen in renal cell carcinoma; however, it is also rarely seen in non-renal tumours. Therefore, pathologists should carefully review this finding and report. This report describes the first case of a seminoma of testicular origin that developed rhabdoid differentiation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurgical management of testicular cancer with limited retroperitoneal disease.
Curr Opin Urol
December 2024
Department of Urology, Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne, Lucerne.
Purpose Of Review: Chemotherapy offers excellent long-term survival rates for men with clinical stage II germ cell tumours. However, in this predominantly younger population, chemotherapy is associated with long-term adverse effects. Primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) may serve as an alternative treatment option, preserving oncological safety while potentially reducing adverse effects in men with limited retroperitoneal disease.
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