A Rare Case of a Pure Testicular Seminoma Presenting 7 Years after a Pineal Germinoma. (10th October 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bhatty, Usman Najeeb; Ashrafi, Mohammed Hayat; Nicholson, Caroline Mary; Haq, Ahsanul
• Other Names: Cai T. Academic Editor.; Marte A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in urology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-10-10
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; Urology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases; Urology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/490638
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-696X

Abstract

Abstract : Pure testicular seminomas occurring in patients with previous intracranial germ cell tumours are extremely rare. We present such a case. A 37-year-old gentleman presented to urology after previously being treated for a pineal germinoma with steroids and radiotherapy. On routine followup, he described symptoms of a testicular seminoma. This was managed surgically with radical orchidectomy. We discuss the possible causes of such an association with a review of the literature.