Bilateral metachronous testicular seminoma

Nat Clin Pract Urol. 2005 Sep;2(9):457-60; quiz 1 p following 460. doi: 10.1038/ncpuro0295.

Abstract

Background: A 33-year-old male presented to hospital with a painless right testicular mass measuring 2 x 3 cm and no systemic symptoms. The patient had no relevant medical history. CT and blood tests did not reveal metastasis and the patient was treated with a right inguinal orchiectomy and radiotherapy. After 4 years a routine follow-up examination revealed a 1 cm palpable mass in the left testis.

Investigations: CT, tumor marker assessment, scrotal ultrasonography, Doppler ultrasound examination, and biopsy.

Diagnosis: Bilateral metachronous testicular seminoma, stage pT1N0M0S0.

Management: Radiotherapy, radical orchiectomy, bilateral placement of testicular prostheses, androgen substitution therapy, regular follow-up assessment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Seminoma / pathology*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology*