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- A 17-year-old boy with a previous history of metastatic neuroblastoma developed an isolated intratesticular neuroblastoma after undergoing chemotherapy, despite appearing disease-free at the time.
- The rarity of isolated testicular involvement in neuroblastoma was highlighted, as testicular metastases typically occur during active disease.
- Ultrasound monitoring facilitated early detection and treatment of the testicular lesion, and the patient has remained disease-free at the 18-month follow-up.
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We report a case of isolated intratesticular neuroblastoma in a 17-year-old boy with a history of recurrent metastatic neuroblastoma. He had undergone multiple cycles of chemotherapy, and at the time of our examination was apparently disease-free. Testicular metastases are not uncommon in patients with active metastatic neuroblastoma, but isolated testicular involvement is rare. In this case, ultrasound follow-up allowed early diagnosis and prompt treatment of the testicular lesion. At the 18-month follow-up visit, the patient remains disease-free.
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