Testicular Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what is testicular cancer
A
malignancy within the testicle
2
Q
risk factors for testicular cancer
A
age above 45, caucasian, previous testicular cancer, cryptorchidism and HIV
3
Q
what are the histological types of testicular cancer
A
seminoma (55%)
teratoma (33%)
mixed seminoma teratoma (12%)
4
Q
presentation of testicular cancer
A
painless, hard scrotal bump
gynaecomastia (tumour produces hCG)
lymphadenopathy
5
Q
investigations for testicular cancer
A
bloods; FBC, U&Es, LFTs, tumour markers (alpha fetoprotein, B-hCG, LDH)
urine pregnancy test; positive shows tumour
CXR- metastases, testicular US
6
Q
management
A
radical orchidectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
