Testicular cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Testicular cancer RF
A
1) crypto-orchidism (undescended testes at birth)
*Both testes at risk, including descended testes
2) Agent orange
*Not smoking or obesity
2
Q
Half life of beta-HCG and AFP
A
HCG half life one day
AFP 5 days
3
Q
Management of primary mediastinal NSGCT
A
- VIP x 4 cycles (Preferred - Bleo not used Require surgery and post-op complications higher with BEP)
- Consult thoracic surgery for resection of residual mediastinal disease
4
Q
Primary mediastinal seminoma management
A
BEP
Follow residual mass with surveillance CT chest
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