Surgical Management of Testicular Sarcoma: A Case Report
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Testicular , Sarcoma, Orchidectomy , Stenting , Seminoma, Germ CellAbstract
The aim was to present a case report depicting the gradual onset of symptomatic testicular sarcoma. It was histopathologically proven as sarcoma and small component conventional seminoma. The patient presented to us with complaints of left testicular swelling, abdominal pain, and weight loss. The patient was treated with a left radical orchidectomy and left double J stenting. Sarcomas encompass a diverse array of malignant tumors arising from mesenchymal tissues, characterized by their rarity. They constitute less than 1% of all malignancies in adults and approximately 12% in pediatric populations. Most primary testicular tumors originate from germ cells. Testicular sarcoma has a good prognosis after surgical resection of localized tumors, while patients with distant metastasis have a poorer prognosis. Treatment option includes radical orchidectomy and post-operative chemotherapy.
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