Testicular embryonal carcinoma
Testicular embryonal carcinoma
Definition
A malignant germ cell neoplasm arising from the testis. It is composed of primitive epithelial cells arranged in solid, papillary, and glandular configurations. Most patients present with a testicular mass, which may be associated with pain. More than half of the patients have metastatic disease at diagnosis. The form of treatment following radical orchiectomy is stage dependent.
Also known as embryonal carcinoma of testis, embryonal carcinoma of the testis, embryonal testis carcinoma, testicular embryonal carcinoma, testis embryonal carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
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 |