Testicular scar
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Testicular scar, also scar of testis, is a phenomenon that may arise in the context of treatment for a germ cell tumour[1] and result from the spontaneous regression of a germ cell tumour.[2]
General
- Well-reported uncommon finding.
Microscopic
Features:
- Seminiferous tubules replaced by fibrosis.
- +/-Hemosiderin-laden macrophages.
DDx:
- Necrotic tumour.
- Germ cell tumour.
See also
References
- ↑ Ramsey S, Kerr G, Howard GC, Donat R (2013). "Orchidectomy after primary chemotherapy for metastatic testicular cancer". Urol. Int. 91 (4): 439–44. doi:10.1159/000350858. PMID 24021555.
- ↑ Balzer BL, Ulbright TM (July 2006). "Spontaneous regression of testicular germ cell tumors: an analysis of 42 cases". Am. J. Surg. Pathol. 30 (7): 858–65. doi:10.1097/01.pas.0000209831.24230.56. PMID 16819328.