CT Diagnosis of Testicular Endodermal Sinus Tumor in Childhood
- VernacularTitle:小儿睾丸内胚窦瘤的CT诊断
- Author:
Haichun ZHOU
;
Xiaohui MA
;
Xinghui YANG
;
Yinbao ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
neoplasm;
germ cell and embryonal;
testis;
tomography,X-ray computed
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the CT manifestation of testicular endodermal sinus tumor in childhood.Methods Clinical and CT data in sixteen cases of testicular endodermal sinus tumor in children were retrospectively reviewed.Results The tumors appeared as solid masses on plain CT scan,the density of the tumor was homogeneous in 14 cases and heterogeneous in 2 cases.The masses were obviously heterogeneous enhancement after administration of contrast material in 12 cases.Serum ?-fetoprotein(AFP)level was elevated to more than 1000?g/L(normal:less than 20?g/L).Conclusion CT is a valuable in diagnosis of testicular endodermal sinus tumor in children.CT combined with serum AFP can improve the diagnosis of the disease.
