Seminoma

Seminoma
Other namesPure seminoma, classical seminoma
Histopathology of classical seminoma, with typical features.[1]
SpecialtyUrology, oncology

A seminoma is a germ cell tumor of the testicle or, more rarely, the mediastinum or other extra-gonadal locations. It is a malignant neoplasm and is one of the most treatable and curable cancers, with a survival rate above 95% if discovered in early stages.[3]

Testicular seminoma originates in the germinal epithelium of the seminiferous tubules.[4] About half of germ cell tumors of the testicles are seminomas.[5] Treatment usually requires removal of one testicle. However, fertility is not usually affected. All other sexual functions will remain intact.

  1. ^ By Mikael Häggström, MD. Reference for findings: Michelle R. Downes, M.D. "Testis & paratestis - Seminoma". Pathology Outlines. Last author update: 7 January 2020. Last staff update: 19 April 2022
  2. ^ Gill MS, Shah SH, Soomro IN, Kayani N, Hasan SH (2000). "Morphological pattern of testicular tumors". J Pak Med Assoc. 50 (4): 110–3. PMID 10851829.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Testicular cancer". Medline Plus. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  4. ^ "Seminoma" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
  5. ^ Stacey E. Mills (2009). Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology. LWW. ISBN 978-0-7817-7942-5.
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