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Rapid Progression of a Germ Cell Tumor Encasing the Inferior Vena Cava and Aorta following a Radical Orchiectomy

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Early stage testicular germ cell tumors are highly curable malignancies, but the need for close radiologic and biomarker surveillance is pivotal. Even in the setting of recurrence, rescue therapy has been successfully implemented. The present report describes a patient that had rapid and aggressive recurrence after radical orchiectomy for a testicular germ cell tumor and presented with bulky disease necessitating reconstruction of the inferior vena cava at the time of salvage retroperitoneal debulking.

Source: Rare Tumors

DOI: 10.4081/rt.2013.e21

Authors: Hekmat Hakiman, Vitaly Margulis, Payal Kapur, Sergio Huerta

Institutions: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, VA North Texas Health Care System

Language: English

Topic: Testicular diseases and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000