Pathology of testicular neoplasms- SS(1) Flashcards
What is the most common solid malignancy in males aged 15-35?
Testicular neoplasms
What percentage of all solid tumors in men do testicular neoplasms represent?
Approximately 1%
What are the two main types of testicular tumors?
Germ cell tumors (GCTs) and non-germ cell tumors
What is the most common type of germ cell tumor in the testis?
Seminoma
What is the peak age range for seminoma?
30-49 years
What is the most common clinical finding in testicular tumors?
Painless testicular mass
What is the primary treatment for malignant testicular tumors?
Radical orchiectomy
What is the most common testicular germ cell tumor in childhood?
Yolk-sac tumor
What serum marker is elevated in yolk-sac tumors?
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
What is the most common sex cord-stromal tumor?
Leydig cell tumor