Primary Carcinoid Tumor of the Testis.
- Author:
Il Hyung JUNG
1
;
Chang Duk SUH
;
Won Ki LEE
;
Ki Wook KIM
;
Dae Yul YANG
;
Sung Yong KIM
;
Hayoung KIM
;
Sung Jin CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. Yang1408@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carcinoid;
Testicular neoplasms
- MeSH:
Carcinoid Tumor*;
Humans;
Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Orchiectomy;
Rare Diseases;
Recurrence;
Testicular Neoplasms;
Testis*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Andrology
2003;21(3):169-171
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary testicular carcinoid is a rare disease, accounting for less than 1% of all testicular neoplasms, with the potential for distant metastasis. We report a case of primary testicular carcinoid in a 44-year-old-man who presented with a painless, palpable mass in the left testis. Preoperative testicular ultrasound examination revealed a solid mass. Radical orchiectomy was performed, and pathologic examination showed a carcinoid tumor confined to the testis. There was no evidence of carcinoid syndrome, and a 24-hour urinary 5-HIAA assay was normal. Abdominopelvic CT scan and gastrointestinal contrast study showed no evidence of carcinoid in other organ. At 12 months postoperatively, the patient was without evidence of tumor recurrence.
