Case report. Spermatocytic tumour: a rare testicular tumour Case report. Spermatocytaire tumor: een zeldzame testiculaire tumor
Tijdschrift voor Urologie, cilt.13, sa.4, ss.92-95, 2023 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s13629-023-00392-3
- Dergi Adı: Tijdschrift voor Urologie
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Academic Search Premier
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.92-95
- Anahtar Kelimeler: orchiectomy, spermatocytic seminoma, spermatocytic tumor, testicular tumor
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
A spermatocytic tumor is a rare tumour that has only been found in 1–12% of patients presenting with a testicular germ cell tumour. The tumor metastasizes only in few cases, having more chance when sarcomatoid or anaplastic transformation is seen. Orchiectomy without radio- and chemotherapy has been advised as standard therapy. In this case report, we describe a 68-year old patient with a testicular mass in his left hemiscrotum. An ultrasound showed two hypo-echogenic lobulated nodular laesions. Normal serum tumor marker level was observed. An inguinal orchiectomy was performed. Histopathological examination showed a spermatocytic tumour. Knowledge about a spermatocytic tumour and its hallmarks are essential. A short follow-up with CT and physical examination is advised.