Testicular Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
In what age group is testicular cancer the most common cancer?
A
20-30 years
2
Q
95% of testicular cancers are what type of tumour?
A
Germ Cell tumours
- Seminomas
- Non-seminomas: including embryonal, yolk sac, teratoma and choriocarcinoma
3
Q
What is the peak incidence of seminomas?
A
35 years
4
Q
What is the peak incidence of teratomas?
A
25 years
5
Q
What testciular cancer is most common in >60 years?
A
Seminomas
But lymphomas are the most common scrotal mass in >50s.
6
Q
What blood tests are commonly raised in seminomas and mixed teratomas (Germ Cell Tumours)?
A
Beta HCG & Alpha Fetoprotein
7
Q
What are some risk factors for developing testicular cancer?
A
- Cryptorchidism
- Infertility
- Family history
- Klinefelter’s syndrome
- Mumps orchitis
8
Q
What is the first line test for suspecte testicular cancer?
A
USS
9
Q
What is the 5 year survival for germ cell tumours if caught in stage 1?
A
- 5 year survival for seminomas is around 95% if Stage I
- 5 year survival for teratomas is around 85% if Stage I
10
Q
What are some features of testicular cancer?
A
- Painless lump (not always)
- Gynecomastia
- Hydrocele
