Testis-sparing surgery in an adult with bilateral synchronous seminomatous tumor

Int J Urol. 2004 Dec;11(12):1142-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2004.00946.x.

Abstract

Bilateral synchronous testicular cancer is a rare occurrence and is usually associated with similar histological findings in each testicle. The standard therapy of bilateral testis cancer is generally considered to be orchiectomy. We present a case of synchronous bilateral testicular germ cell tumor treated with testis-sparing surgery. The patient was disease free for 30 months after surgery without local recurrence or distant metastases. Testis-sparing surgery provides a better quality of life and may be considered a safe, feasible alternative in the treatment of carefully selected patients with bilateral testicular germ cell tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy / methods*
  • Seminoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Seminoma / pathology
  • Seminoma / surgery*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography