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Malignant Transformation in a Mature Testicular Teratoma Left Untreated for more than 50 Years Since Childhood.

Authors :
Asano, T.
Kawakami, MD, PhD S.
Okuno, T.
Tsujii, T.
Nemoto, T.
Kageyama, Y.
Kihara, K.
Source :
Scandinavian Journal of Urology & Nephrology. Apr2003, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p177. 2p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Although testicular teratoma in childhood is regarded as a benign tumor, little is known about the consequences of pediatric teratoma being left untreated. We report herein a case of malignant transformation observed in a mature testicular teratoma that was presumed to have remained benign for >50 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*TERATOMA
*TUMORS
*TESTIS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00365599
Volume :
37
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scandinavian Journal of Urology & Nephrology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9755622
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00365590310008947