Testicular Tumors: New Developments in Germ Cell and Sex Cord Stromal Tumors

Surg Pathol Clin. 2022 Dec;15(4):729-743. doi: 10.1016/j.path.2022.07.007. Epub 2022 Oct 13.

Abstract

This article reviews the recent advances and potential future changes in the classification of testicular germ cell and sex cord stromal tumors, highlighting changes in the classification system and terminology with description on newer entities. A discussion on approaching difficult areas and diagnostic pitfalls is also included along with the utility of ancillary investigations. Areas with limited knowledge are highlighted to providing direction for future studies and a bulleted summary in the form of critical care points is provided.

Keywords: Germ cell tumor; Recent developments; Sex cord stromal tumor; Testis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Germ Cells / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal* / diagnosis
  • Sex Cord-Gonadal Stromal Tumors* / diagnosis
  • Sex Cord-Gonadal Stromal Tumors* / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / pathology