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Testicular non-seminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCT) and brain metastases: About a rare location of the posterior fossa

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Testicular cancer, which accounts for only 1% of all male cancers, is the most common cancer in men aged from 15 to 35 years. Germ cell tumors account for 90%–95% of cases. Of these germ-tumors, the non-seminomatous form (NSGCT) is the most common metastasis affecting the lungs, liver, central nervous system and bone in order of frequency. The frequency of brain metastases is very low, not exceeding 1.2%. The treatment is based on excision and chemotherapy and the prognosis remains moderately good with a 5-year survival rate of around 96%.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2018.08.025

Authors: Mehdi Borni, Fatma Kolsi, Brahim Kammoun, Rim Kallel, Ghassen Souissi, Mohamed Zaher Boudawara

Institution: Hopital Universitaire Habib Bourguiba

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: $1,160