[Extragonadal germ tumor]

Actas Urol Esp. 1999 Jun;23(6):546-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Extragonadal primary tumors are uncommon and account for 3 to 5% of all germ cells neoplasias. Preferentially found in middle line structures, such tumors are frequently in an advanced stage when diagnosed. Differentiation between primary extragonadal tumors and metastasis of testicular primary tumors is essential, but may be difficult in many instances.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choriocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Choriocarcinoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Male
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / pathology