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Non-seminomatous germ cell tumor - testis (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Andrew Ryan
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Enlarged testis

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Orchiectomy specimen

pathology

The heterogenous solid to cystic tumor virtually replaces the testis. The tumor is composed of variably sized, partly confluent, pale tna nodules with zones of congestion and possible hemorrhage.

Case Discussion

This is an example of a non-seminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT); microscopically it consisted predominantly of immature teratoma with a smaller component of yolk sac tumor.

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