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The tumors contain areas of calcification, necrosis, hemorrhage, and cystic degeneration, findings that are reflected on imaging. The case above shows a heterogeneous testicular mass with solid and cystic components and fluid-fluid levels.
Patients may present with testicular enlargement with or without pain. Prognosis depends on the element with the worst prognosis.
References
- Adham WK, Raval BK, Uzquiano MC, Lemos LB. Best cases from the AFIP: bilateral testicular tumors: seminoma and mixed germ cell tumor. Radiographics. 2005 May-Jun;25(3):835-9.
- Ueno T, Tanaka YO, Nagata M, Tsunoda H, Anno I, Ishikawa S, Kawai K, Itai Y. Spectrum of germ cell tumors: from head to toe. Radiographics. 2004 Mar-Apr;24(2):387-404. Review.
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