We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Prepubertal testicular tumors: Our 10 years experience.
- Authors
Nerli, R. B.; Ajay, G.; Shivangouda, P.; Pravin, P.; Reddy, M.; Pujar, V. C.
- Abstract
BACKGROUND: Testicular tumors in the pediatric population are distinct from those of the adults. In contrast to the prevalence data reported in tumor registries, several studies have shown that a majority of the prepubertal testis tumors are benign. We retrospectively analyzed a series of prepubertal testicular tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of all testicular tumors at our institution was done from Jan 1999 to Dec 2008. Data relating to presentation, evaluation, and management were collected. RESULTS: A total of 22 children with prepubertal testicular tumors were identified. The mean age at presentation was 4.6 years. Mature teratoma, epidermoid cysts, immature teratoma, and yolk sac tumor accounted for 49.94%, 13.62%, 9.08%, and 18.16%, respectively. All surgeries were successful with respect to cancer control and testicular preservation. CONCLUSIONS: Benign tumors formed the majority (72.64%) of the tumors that were encountered, with yolk sac tumors (18.16%) being a minority. Testicular preserving surgery appears to be a feasible option for benign tumors and is safe and efficacious in long-term follow-up.
- Subjects
TESTICULAR cancer; DISEASE prevalence; TUMORS; RETROSPECTIVE studies; TERATOMA; ENDODERMAL sinus tumors; SURGERY; CYSTS (Pathology); COMPUTERS in management
- Publication
Indian Journal of Cancer, 2010, Vol 47, Issue 3, p292
- ISSN
0019-509X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/0019-509X.64730