[Sertoli cell tumor of the testis: clinical pathologic varieties. Report of a case]

Actas Urol Esp. 1997 May;21(5):519-23.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Tumours derived from sex cords and primitive gonadal stroma account for 4% of total testicular tumours. The low frequency of Sertoli's cells tumour (SCT) and the uneven study and follow-up of patients makes analysis of this tumoral entity difficult. This paper contributes one case report of a Sertoli's giant cell tumour calcified in a 13-year old patient, and reviews the clinical aspects, clinico-pathological varieties believed to require assessment in patients with this type of disease. This type of tumour is considered benign in its biological behaviour, although some malignant forms have also been described. SCT is actually an heterogeneous tumoral pathogenic entity with regard to pathogenic and prognostic aspects. Our final conclusions show that the clinico-pathological variety, age, size and associated clinical manifestations appear to be related to the prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Sertoli Cell Tumor / classification
  • Sertoli Cell Tumor / pathology*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / classification
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology*