[Primary carcinoid tumor of the testis metastatic to the para-aortic lymph nodes in six years after the first operation: a case report]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2009 Apr;55(4):233-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

This is an additional report of a case which Kinsui, et al. reported in 2000. A primary testicular tumor metastasized to the para-aortic lymph node in 6 years after the first high orichietectomy. In this case, we performed retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. After 4 months, the levels of 5-hydroxy indole acetic acid (5-HIAA), serotonin, urinary 5-HIAA were normalized without recurrence. This indicates testicular carcinoid needs long-term follow up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Abdominal
  • Carcinoid Tumor / pathology*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Time Factors