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Pure Yolk Sac Testicular Tumour in an Adult: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A rare case of a pure yolk sac testicular tumour presenting in an adult with learning difficulties is presented. Pure yolk sac tumours are much more common in children, but when they do occur in adults, onset can be both insidious and aggressive. The best practice for identification involves the precise use of ultrasound, blood tests for tumour markers and FDG-PET/CT imaging for staging. Dual-phase treatment in the form of radical inguinal orchidectomy performed expediently followed by chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment in advanced cases.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74332

Authors: Thomas R Fonseka, Charles Adewole, Teresa Mele, Anuj Goyal, Wai Gin Lee

Institutions: St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal Free Hospital, University College London

Language: English

Topic: Testicular diseases and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404655634