RT Book, Section
A1 Motzer, Robert J.
A1 Bosl, George J.
A2 Longo, Dan L.
SR Print(0)
ID 1128357464
T1 TESTICULAR CANCER
T2 Harrison's Hematology and Oncology, 2e
YR 2013
FD 2013
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071814904
LK hemonc.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1128357464
RD 2024/04/25
AB Primary  germ  cell  tumors  (GCTs)  of  the  testis  arising  by  the  malignant  transformation  of  primordial  germ  cells  constitute  95%  of  all  testicular  neoplasms.  Infrequently,  GCTs  arise  from  an  extragonadal  site,  including  the  mediastinum;  retroperitoneum;  and,  very  rarely,  the  pineal  gland.  This  disease  is  notable  for  the  young  age  of  the  affected  patients,  the  totipotent  capacity  for  differentiation  of  the  tumor  cells,  and  its  curability;  approximately  95%  of  newly  diagnosed  patients  are  cured.  Experience  in  the  management  of  GCTs  leads  to  improved  outcome.