Bilateral testicular masses and adrenal insufficiency: is congenital adrenal hyperplasia the only possible diagnosis? First two cases of TARTS described in Addison-only X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy and a brief review of literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s40618-020-01362-x
Abstract: Testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs) are benign masses deemed to originate from pluripotent testicular steroidogenic cells that grow under chronic ACTH stimulation. These lesions, occasionally misdiagnosed as Leydig cell tumors (LCTs), are typically described in… read more here.
Keywords: bilateral testicular; linked adrenoleukodystrophy; adrenal insufficiency; adrenal hyperplasia ... See more keywords
A rare case of isolated castrate resistant bilateral testicular metastases in advanced prostate cancer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2017.03.001
Abstract: Testicular metastasis is rare with the prostate being the most common site of primary cancer. We report a case of a 72-year-old man with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and known metastases to bone and lymph… read more here.
Keywords: prostate; bilateral testicular; prostate cancer; case ... See more keywords
Bilateral Testicular Germ Cell Tumors: A Case‐Series From a UK‐Based Tertiary Referral Center Over 19 Years
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2018.02.020
Abstract: Bilateral testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are a rare occurrence, with a frequency in this series of 1.4% of all testicular cancer cases. However, patients with a diagnosis of TGCT have a vastly increased risk… read more here.
Keywords: bilateral testicular; testicular germ; case series; series ... See more keywords
Bilateral Testicular Germ Cell Tumors in the Era of Multimodal Therapy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2016.10.018
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To characterize the incidence, presentation, management, and relapse of a large population of bilateral testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT) from a single institution. PATIENTS AND METHODS We identified bilateral TGCT diagnosed between January 1989… read more here.
Keywords: histology; bilateral testicular; second tgct; stage ... See more keywords
Clinicopathologic Characterization of Bilateral Testicular Germ Cell Tumors With Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Mismatch Repair and BRAF (V600E) Genes Mutations
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DOI: 10.1177/1066896919842939
Abstract: The incidence of bilateral testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT) is 1% to 5%. Despite the high rate of treatment success, resistance to chemotherapy has a detrimental effect. Some studies found MMR and BRAF gene mutations… read more here.
Keywords: bilateral testicular; testicular germ; clinicopathologic characterization; germ ... See more keywords
Pituitary as a Source of HCG: Residual Levels After Bilateral Testicular Tumor Removal
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DOI: 10.1177/2324709619841414
Abstract: Context. Challenging clinical scenario in which elevated β-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG, subsequently termed HCG) levels suggested occult tumor metastases after removal of bilateral testicular cancers and metastases from them and as well as after chemotherapy.… read more here.
Keywords: hcg levels; bilateral testicular; hcg; tumor metastases ... See more keywords
Infantile synchronous primary bilateral testicular germ cell tumor: a case report and review of the literature.
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DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.09.21
Abstract: Testicular tumors are uncommon in adults, accounting for 95%) of reported cases. Adult and prepubertal TGCTs are fundamentally distinct and the latter is extremely rare, representing 1% of all pediatric solid tumors and having an… read more here.
Keywords: synchronous primary; bilateral testicular; testicular germ; mass ... See more keywords