A 26-year old young male with severe anemia.

Authors :: Salick M
Chaudhary R
Robledo FM
Datar PB
Htoo A
Shkolnik B
Chong WH
Chopra A
Saha BK
Source :: Respiratory medicine case reports [Respir Med Case Rep] 2022 Jan 05; Vol. 36, pp. 101575. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jan 05 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Testicular choriocarcinoma is a subset of Non-Seminomatous Germ Cell Tumors (NSGT) which is considered the rarest and most aggressive testicular cancer. It primarily affects males between the ages of 25-30 years. Unlike other testicular neoplasms that carry a cure rate of 95%, choriocarcinoma has significantly lower rate of cure. Therefore, early detection and prompt treatment is necessary to improve survival. We present an unusual case of Choriocarcinoma presenting as severe anemia along with distant metastases to lung and brain. We also discuss diagnostic approach and treatment challenges in patients with Choriocarcinoma.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no conflict of interest to disclose.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)