[Carcinoid tumor of the testis]

Urologe A. 2011 Mar;50(3):340-2. doi: 10.1007/s00120-010-2492-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A 69-year-old man presented with a 2.4 cm painless mass in his right testis. Inguinal orchiectomy was performed. Histologically a carcinoid tumor of the testis was diagnosed. These neuroendocrine, noninvasive tumors are very rare, representing 0.23% of all testicular neoplasms. In 10% these tumors are associated with carcinoid syndrome and in 20% with metastatic disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis*