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Management of Metachronous Bilateral Testis Cancer in a Patient with Pre-B Cell ALL

Authors :
Kelly T. Harris
Shakil A. Shaikh
Mark W. Ball
Mohamad E. Allaf
Phillip M. Pierorazio
Source :
Case Reports in Urology, Vol 2015 (2015)
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2015.

Abstract

We present a patient with a metachronous, second testicular cancer after being diagnosed with pre-B cell ALL and receiving induction chemotherapy for a bone marrow transplant. We discuss the management of bilateral testis masses in a young patient with a hematologic malignancy as well as the role of immunosuppressive chemotherapy in developing a second cancer. This case illustrates the importance of recognizing bilateral testicular cancer early, as well as the importance of follow-up care in oncology patients including routine measurements of tumor markers. A multidisciplinary approach between medical oncology and urology, including close monitoring of the contralateral testis, remains paramount to patient care.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2090696X and 20906978
Volume :
2015
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Case Reports in Urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.28aced0bea44cb286677883c260e8eb
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/646875