Testis Cancer
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Testis Cancer conditions
Choriocarcinoma (Testicular)Choriocarcinoma testicular is a rare aggressive germ cell tumor characterized by rapid hematogenous spread and elevated beta-hCG levels causing symptoms like gynecomastia.Embryonal Carcinoma (Testicular)Embryonal carcinoma testicular is an aggressive nonseminomatous germ cell tumor often presenting with elevated AFP and beta-hCG levels in young men.Leydig Cell Tumor (Testicular)Leydig Cell Tumor (Testicular) is a rare testicular tumor arising from Leydig cells, often causing hormone secretion and presenting with testicular mass or hormonal symptoms.Primary Testicular LymphomaPrimary Testicular Lymphoma is a rare extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma presenting with painless testicular swelling and often involves the CNS on relapse.Prostatic AdenocarcinomaProstatic adenocarcinoma is the most common prostate cancer, often detected by elevated PSA levels and characterized by malignant glandular proliferation.Seminoma (Testicular)Seminoma (Testicular) is a malignant germ cell tumor of the testis characterized by uniform cells and often presents with painless testicular swelling and elevated placental alkaline phosphatase.Sertoli Cell Tumor (Testicular)Sertoli cell tumor is a rare testicular neoplasm arising from Sertoli cells, often presenting with gynecomastia due to estrogen secretion in young adults.Teratoma (Testicular)Teratoma (Testicular) is a germ cell tumor containing multiple tissue types that can present as a painless testicular mass, often diagnosed by ultrasound and tumor markers.Yolk Sac Tumor (Testicular)Yolk sac tumor (testicular) is a malignant germ cell tumor in young males characterized by elevated alpha-fetoprotein and Schiller-Duval bodies on histology.