We report the case of a 23-year-old male presenting with right testicular swelling, post-coital pain, and fever. Initial MRI and local examination suggested testicular carcinoma. Elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels were observed. Biopsy confirmed a mixed germ cell tumor (MGCT). Concurrently, the patient was diagnosed with an infection and treated with antibiotics. Remarkably, following antibiotic therapy, fever resolved, and tumor marker levels significantly decreased. Subsequent orchidectomy confirmed the diagnosis of MGCT. This case underscores the importance of recognizing and treating concurrent infections, which may influence both clinical presentation and tumor marker levels in testicular germ cell tumors.
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