Testicular tumors, malignant C62.9

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Partially from the germ tissue originating tumour forms of the testis. Histologically one differentiates between different forms of testicular tumours, e.g. seminoma, teratoma malignum, embryonic carcinoma.

Manifestation
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Especially between the ages of 20 and 40.

Clinical features
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Feeling of heaviness in the testicles, slowly increasing testicular enlargement, possibly pulling pain. Unilateral, smooth, coarse enlargement of the testis.

Differential diagnosis
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Hydrocele, hernia.

Therapy
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Therapy by urologists.

Progression/forecast
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Early metastasis to the paraaortic lymph nodes.

Outgoing links (2)

Hydrocele; Teratoma malignum;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020