[Pure testicular choriocarcinoma]

Actas Urol Esp. 1989 Mar-Apr;13(2):126-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We present a case of pure testicle choriocarcinoma in a 13-year-old male. Its first clinical manifestation consisted in a pattern of acute dyspnea caused by multiple pulmonary metastases. Alphafetoprotein investigation in serum and tissue proved negative. We carry out an immunohistochemical study of the case and discuss its histogenesis current classification and prognostic significance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Choriocarcinoma / analysis
  • Choriocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Testicular Neoplasms / analysis
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology*