Spermatocytic seminoma
Spermatocytic seminoma
Definition
A rare variant of seminoma characterized by the presence of three cell types: round cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm, small cells with dark nucleus and a small amount of cytoplasm, and mono-or multinucleated giant cells. The neoplastic cells are not cohesive. There is an edematous stroma present; lymphocytic infiltrates are rarely seen. Most patients are older males.
Also known as spermatocytic seminoma, testicular spermatocytic seminoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 5834 per MONDO
- DOID 7891 per MONDO
- NCIT C39921 per MONDO
- Orphanet 99865 per MONDO
- UMLS C0334517 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Gonad | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Male reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Male reproductive system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Testes | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Testes | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |