1/2. The association of germ cell tumours of the testis with sarcoid-like processes.Sarcoid-type pulmonary lymphadenopathy associated with testicular cancer is a rare condition which has been previously reported in only 14 cases. Earlier case reports have failed to distinguish between generalized sarcoidosis as opposed to a local granulomatous reaction to tumour. We describe a further 8 cases of the association and provide strong supportive evidence for systemic sarcoidosis in 5 of our patients. In 3 of our patients with systemic sarcoidosis there was coexisting testicular cancer requiring additional treatment. We therefore advise caution in the interpretation of the clinical and histological findings in these patients, and recommend thorough investigation of all such cases.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = cell tumour (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Testicular microlithiasis: case report and discussion of management under special consideration of testicular germ cell tumours.We report a case of testicular microlithiasis in a 24-year-old man who was referred to us for evaluation of unclear ultrasonographic appearance of his testes while being examined for bilateral varicocele and epididymal cysts. Since testicular microlithiasis has been found to be associated with testicular germ cell tumours we suggest a diagnostic work-up with testis biopsy to rule out testicular intraepithelial neoplasia (so-called carcinoma in situ) in otherwise normal appearing testis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.25keywords = cell tumour (Clic here for more details about this article) |