Sex cord-stromal tumors of the testis — a rare group of benign and malignant gonadal neoplasms. Literature review

Krzysztof Kowalik*, Katarzyna Hetman, Krystian Kasperowicz, Andrzej Modrzejewski

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Abstract

This article discusses a less common group of testicular tumors, including sex cord-stromal tumors and gonadal stromal tumors. Among the sex cord-stromal tumors, we can distinguish androblastoma (Leydig cell tumor and Sertoli cell tumor), fibroma-thecoma group tumors, stromal tumors, and sex cord tumors. Based on a literature review, we present the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these testicular tumors. In our opinion, due to the rarity of this group of tumors and limited data in the EAU guidelines, this topic deserves attention, which is why we chose to explore it in our study.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)343-350
Number of pages8
JournalOncology in Clinical Practice
Volume20
Issue number5
Early online date16 Jan 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Oct 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • diagnosis
  • leydig testicular tumor
  • orchidectomy
  • sertoli tetsicular tumor
  • sex cord-stromal tumors
  • testicular tumor
  • testis sparing surgery
  • treatment

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