1. Malignant germ cell tumours of undescended testes: imaging features with pathological correlation.
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Muttarak M, Peh WC, and Chaiwun B
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- Adult, Cryptorchidism diagnostic imaging, Cryptorchidism surgery, Diagnosis, Differential, Germinoma diagnostic imaging, Germinoma surgery, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Orchiectomy methods, Testicular Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Testicular Neoplasms surgery, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods, Cryptorchidism pathology, Germinoma pathology, Testicular Neoplasms pathology
- Abstract
Aim: To illustrate the imaging features of malignant germ cell tumours complicating undescended testes, emphasizing the importance of recognizing this condition and providing a correct diagnosis to facilitate appropriate management., Methods: The clinical presentation, ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) features of eight consecutive patients with malignant germ cell tumours of undescended testes were reviewed., Results: CT performed in seven patients showed well-circumscribed soft-tissue masses with inhomogeneous enhancement in all cases. US in four patients showed circumscribed masses with inhomogeneous echogenicity. On pathological examination, there were two cases of embryonal carcinoma and six cases of seminoma. All tumours showed necrosis that correlated to inhomogeneous areas on imaging., Conclusion: The radiologist has an important role as he may be the first physician to suggest the diagnosis.
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- 2004
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