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Contents. Testicular cancer. 7.4 × 5.5-cm seminoma in a radical orchiectomy specimen. Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system. [ 2 ] Symptoms may include a lump in the testicle or swelling or pain in the scrotum. [ 2 ] Treatment may result in infertility.
Relative incidences of testicular tumors, showing seminoma at bottom left. [2] A seminoma is a germ cell tumor of the testicle or, more rarely, the mediastinum or other extra-gonadal locations. It is a malignant neoplasm and is one of the most treatable and curable cancers, with a survival rate above 95% if discovered in early stages.
Germ cells tumors constitute a vast majority of the incidences of testicular tumors. [3]GCTs are classified by their histology, [4] regardless of location in the body. . However, as more information about the genetics of these tumors become available, they may be classified based on specific gene mutations that characterize specific tu
003909. [ edit on Wikidata] Testicular self-examination (TSE) is a procedure where a man examines his own testicles and scrotum for possible lumps or swelling. [ 1 ] It is usually undertaken at home while standing in front of a mirror and after having a warm bath or shower. [ 1 ] Monthly self-examination of the testicles starting at puberty may ...
Orchiectomy(also named orchidectomy) is a surgical procedurein which one or both testiclesare removed. The surgery can be performed for various reasons:[1][2][3] treatment for testicular cancer. as part of gender-affirming surgeryfor transgender women. as management for advanced prostate cancer[4]
Endodermal sinus tumor (EST) is a member of the germ cell tumor group of cancers. [1] It is the most common testicular tumor in children under three, [2] and is also known as infantile embryonal carcinoma. This age group has a very good prognosis. In contrast to the pure form typical of infants, adult endodermal sinus tumors are often found in ...
Cryptorchidism, also known as undescended testis, is the failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum. The word is from Ancient Greek κρυπτός (kryptos) 'hidden' and ὄρχις (orchis) 'testicle'. It is the most common birth defect of the male genital tract. [ 1 ] About 3% of full-term and 30% of premature infant boys are ...
Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. [ 2 ][ 7 ] These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. [ 7 ] Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. [ 1 ]