A rare case of a pure testicular seminoma presenting 7 years after a pineal germinoma

Case Rep Urol. 2013:2013:490638. doi: 10.1155/2013/490638. Epub 2013 Oct 10.

Abstract

Pure testicular seminomas occurring in patients with previous intracranial germ cell tumours are extremely rare. We present such a case. A 37-year-old gentleman presented to urology after previously being treated for a pineal germinoma with steroids and radiotherapy. On routine followup, he described symptoms of a testicular seminoma. This was managed surgically with radical orchidectomy. We discuss the possible causes of such an association with a review of the literature.