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Bilateral testis tumors in an infant: synchronous teratoma and epidermoid cyst.

Authors :
Mansfield JT
Cartwright PC
Source :
The Journal of urology [J Urol] 1995 Mar; Vol. 153 (3 Pt 2), pp. 1077-9.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Teratoma ranks second in frequency to yolk sac carcinoma among testicular germ cell tumors in infants, accounting for 25% of cases. Testicular teratomas are uniformly benign in children younger than 24 months old. Epidermoid cysts are tumor-like lesions of unknown etiology, probably monodermal teratomas, comprising 3% of all pediatric testis tumors. Bilaterality is rare for both tumors. We report a case of a synchronous left testis teratoma and a right testis epidermoid cyst. Appropriate therapy is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-5347
Volume :
153
Issue :
3 Pt 2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7853567