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Testicular cancer Flashcards

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Testicular cancer is divided into two types…

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  • Seminomas (most common)

- Non-seminomas (mostly teratomas)

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Give a risk factor for testicular cancer

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Undescended testes

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Describe the typical presentation of testicular cancer

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Painless testicular lump

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Give an example of an unusual sign of testicular cancer which is related to a specific, rare type of tumour

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Gynaecomastia (associated with Leydig cell tumour)

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Describe the investigation of testicular cancer (blood tests and imaging)

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Blood tests:
- Tumour markers which may be raised include alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), beta-hCG and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

Imaging:

  • Testicular USS usually first line investigation to confirm the diagnosis
  • CT scan for staging
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Which staging system is used to stage testicular cancer?

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Royal Marsden staging system

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Management of testicular cancer is guided by…

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MDT

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Describe the management options for testicular cancer

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  • Radial orchidectomy (+/- sperm banking)
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiotherapy
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