Germ cell tumor in an adolescent with extensive testicular microlithiasis: Concerns regarding future management

Gina M. Cambareri; Elizabeth A. Reiley; Terry W. Hensle

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2013.02.011

Germ cell tumor in an adolescent with extensive testicular microlithiasis: Concerns regarding future management

Gina M. Cambareri, Elizabeth A. Reiley, Terry W. Hensle

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Abstract

We report on a 14-year-old boy with bilateral testicular microlithiasis and a right-sided testicular tumor. Tumor markers alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and β-human chorionic gonadrotropin (β-hCG) levels were elevated and orchiectomy revealed a mixed germ cell tumor consisting of embryonal carcinoma, yolk sac tumor, choriocarcinoma, and mature teratoma. The patient had no evidence of metastatic disease. Although there is a strong association between testicular microlithiasis and testicular tumor, the pediatric literature is varying in the recommended surveillance of these patients. The literature and management of pediatric patients with testicular microlithiasis is herein reviewed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	454-457
Number of pages	4
Journal	Urology
Volume	82
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2013.02.011
State	Published - Aug 2013
Externally published	Yes

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