Chasing the uncommon: Intra-Abdominal Testicular Tumors case report
Urology department, university hospital HASSAN II, Fez, Morocco.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 20(02), 257–260
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.20.2.2028
Publication history:
Received on 20 September 2023; revised on 01 November 2023; accepted on 03 November 2023
Abstract:
Undescended testicles, a common congenital anomaly, can increase the risk of developing testicular tumors. This case report presents the unique occurrence of an intra-abdominal testicular tumor in a 30-year-old male with a history of cryptorchidism. The patient experienced persistent hypogastric pain, and diagnostic evaluation revealed elevated tumor markers, further indicating the presence of a testicular tumor. Surgical exploration confirmed a 256g differentiated seminoma within the peritoneal cavity. The discussion highlights the increased risk of malignancy associated with cryptorchidism, the limited preventive impact of orchidopexy, and the challenges in early diagnosis due to the non-palpable nature of these tumors. It emphasizes the need for awareness, early diagnosis, and ongoing research to improve the management of intra-abdominal testicular tumors in individuals with cryptorchidism and enhance patient outcomes.
Keywords:
Undescended testicles; Cryptorchidism; Testicular tumor; Orchidopexy; Seminoma; Early diagnosis
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