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[Usefulness of PET in the diagnosis and response to treatment of extragonadal germinal tumor with atypical presentation].

Authors :
Fernández Montero JM
Zudaire Bergera JJ
Rioja J
Regojo Balboa J
López Ferrandis J
Sánchez Zalabardo D
Rosell Costa D
Robles García JE
Berián Polo JM
Source :
Actas urologicas espanolas [Actas Urol Esp] 2003 Nov-Dec; Vol. 27 (10), pp. 839-42.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Primary tumors of extragonadal origin are rare, with fewer than 1000 cases described in the literature. Although the exact incidence of EGTs is unknown, clinical data suggest that roughly 3% to 5% of all germ cell tumors. We expose a case report of EGT with unusually clinic presentation. We present our diagnostic and therapeutic experience in this injuries.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0210-4806
Volume :
27
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Actas urologicas espanolas
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14735870
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0210-4806(03)73025-3