Primary Carcinoid Tumor of the Testis

Primary carcinoid tumors of the testis are a rare entity comprising less than 1% of all testicular neoplasms. Their presence should be considered particularly when evaluating a testicular lesion in an older male patient. Immunohistochemical studies may aid in diagnosis and radiographic evaluation...

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Main Authors: Albert A. Petrossian, Joseph Habibi, David E. Rapp, Dharamdas Ramnani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Urology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/687482
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description Primary carcinoid tumors of the testis are a rare entity comprising less than 1% of all testicular neoplasms. Their presence should be considered particularly when evaluating a testicular lesion in an older male patient. Immunohistochemical studies may aid in diagnosis and radiographic evaluation is important to rule out metastatic origin. Primary carcinoid tumors of the testis are associated with an excellent prognosis; however, surveillance is important given rare reports of delayed metastases.
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spelling doaj-art-81287f65334c4ac191eba2a81ae0469f2025-08-20T03:35:08ZengWileyCase Reports in Urology2090-696X2090-69782015-01-01201510.1155/2015/687482687482Primary Carcinoid Tumor of the TestisAlbert A. Petrossian0Joseph Habibi1David E. Rapp2Dharamdas Ramnani3Virginia Commonwealth University, Division of Urology, P.O. Box 980118, Richmond, VA 23298-0118, USAVirginia Commonwealth University, Division of Urology, P.O. Box 980118, Richmond, VA 23298-0118, USAVirginia Commonwealth University, Division of Urology, P.O. Box 980118, Richmond, VA 23298-0118, USAVirginia Urology Center, 6900 Forest Avenue, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230, USAPrimary carcinoid tumors of the testis are a rare entity comprising less than 1% of all testicular neoplasms. Their presence should be considered particularly when evaluating a testicular lesion in an older male patient. Immunohistochemical studies may aid in diagnosis and radiographic evaluation is important to rule out metastatic origin. Primary carcinoid tumors of the testis are associated with an excellent prognosis; however, surveillance is important given rare reports of delayed metastases.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/687482
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