Testicular tumor with brain metastases

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testicle, testicular neoplasms, metastasis of the neoplasm, orchiectomy.

Abstract

Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in men between the ages from 15 to 35. Brain metastases occur in less than 2%-3%, but imply poor prognosis. The objective of this article is to highlight the importance of considering brain metastases for the management of these cases.

A 34-year-old male patient who went to the Emergency Room due to an increase in the right testicular size, adynamia, malaise, headache, nausea and vomiting. Physical examination showed testicle increased in volume and consistency. The images reported lesions suggestive to testicular tumor and brain metastases. Radical orchiectomy and radiotherapy were performed. Histopathology confirmed the presence of mixed germ cell tumor, with classic seminoma (60%) and embryonal carcinoma (40%). The patient died after the second fraction of radiotherapy, with severe convulsive symptoms.

The timely diagnosis of the testicular tumor and its metastases make possible an adequate treatment, which will have an impact on the morbidity and mortality of patients.

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Author Biography

Juan Felipe Alarcón Salvador, Universidad Central del Ecuador

Médico Cirujano Urólogo

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2022-05-16

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Alarcón Salvador JF, Escobar Cedeño AN, Granda González DF. Testicular tumor with brain metastases. Rev. Cubana Urol. [Internet]. 2022 May 16 [cited 2024 Nov. 24];11(2):57-63. Available from: https://revurologia.sld.cu/index.php/rcu/article/view/842

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