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Exceedingly Rare Bilateral Synchronous Germ Cell Testicular Tumors With Different Histopathological Features

Bilateral synchronous testicular tumors are a relatively uncommon occurrence, especially when they involve germ cell tumors of different histology. In this context, we present a compelling case report of a male patient who was diagnosed with bilateral synchronous germ cell testicular tumors, with on...

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Autores principales: Kim, Jong H, Page, Ray D, Moses, Gregory A, Columbres, Rod C
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10364656/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37492037
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.42374
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description Bilateral synchronous testicular tumors are a relatively uncommon occurrence, especially when they involve germ cell tumors of different histology. In this context, we present a compelling case report of a male patient who was diagnosed with bilateral synchronous germ cell testicular tumors, with one being a seminoma and the other a non-seminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT). The coexistence of two distinct histological types, seminoma and NSGCT, necessitates a comprehensive diagnostic approach to accurately identify and characterize each tumor. This underscores the importance of clinical history, physical examination, imaging techniques, and histopathological analysis to establish an appropriate diagnosis. Careful consideration must be given to factors such as tumor stage, histological subtype, and individual patient characteristics to determine the most suitable treatment strategy. Treatment options may encompass a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, tailored to each tumor's specific characteristics and the patient's overall health. By highlighting this unique case, we aim to underscore the significance of meticulous evaluation and accurate diagnosis when confronted with bilateral synchronous testicular tumors of different histology.
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spelling pubmed-103646562023-07-25 Exceedingly Rare Bilateral Synchronous Germ Cell Testicular Tumors With Different Histopathological Features Kim, Jong H Page, Ray D Moses, Gregory A Columbres, Rod C Cureus Pathology Bilateral synchronous testicular tumors are a relatively uncommon occurrence, especially when they involve germ cell tumors of different histology. In this context, we present a compelling case report of a male patient who was diagnosed with bilateral synchronous germ cell testicular tumors, with one being a seminoma and the other a non-seminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT). The coexistence of two distinct histological types, seminoma and NSGCT, necessitates a comprehensive diagnostic approach to accurately identify and characterize each tumor. This underscores the importance of clinical history, physical examination, imaging techniques, and histopathological analysis to establish an appropriate diagnosis. Careful consideration must be given to factors such as tumor stage, histological subtype, and individual patient characteristics to determine the most suitable treatment strategy. Treatment options may encompass a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, tailored to each tumor's specific characteristics and the patient's overall health. By highlighting this unique case, we aim to underscore the significance of meticulous evaluation and accurate diagnosis when confronted with bilateral synchronous testicular tumors of different histology. Cureus 2023-07-24 /pmc/articles/PMC10364656/ /pubmed/37492037 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.42374 Text en Copyright © 2023, Kim et al. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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title_short Exceedingly Rare Bilateral Synchronous Germ Cell Testicular Tumors With Different Histopathological Features
title_sort exceedingly rare bilateral synchronous germ cell testicular tumors with different histopathological features
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10364656/
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http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.42374
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