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- Title
Cutaneous nonseminomatous mixed extragonadal germ cell tumor: a case report.
- Authors
Lacerda, Priscila N.; Campos, Luana M.; Barbosa, Bárbara E. C.; Miot, Hélio A.
- Abstract
Dear Editor, A 60-year-old Caucasian male was referred to our dermatologic service with a 3-month history of a progressive enlarging tumor in the right inguinal region without systemic symptoms. Extragonadal germ cell tumors (EGCTs) account for 1-5% of all germ cell malignancies, and their origin is still a debate.1,2 Although they can arise virtually at any organ, EGCTs are usually found in the midline where they present as retroperitoneal, mediastinal, or pineal masses.1 However, it is uncertain if such tumors develop primarily at extragonadal sites or if they represent true metastases of a primary regressed testicular and, rarely, ovarian tumor.1,2 EGCTs are classically divided into seminoma (20-24%) and nonseminomatous tumors, and they usually occur in children and young adults.
- Subjects
GERM cell tumors; TESTICULAR cancer; SECONDARY primary cancer; GROIN
- Publication
International Journal of Dermatology, 2022, Vol 61, Issue 4, pe125
- ISSN
0011-9059
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/ijd.15839