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Can Vet J ; 65(7): 703-706, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38952757

ABSTRACT

Testicular tumors are rarely reported in rabbits. In this case study, a 4-year-old Holland lop rabbit, previously diagnosed with unilateral cryptorchidism, was presented because of enlargement of the descended testis. The rabbit was clinically normal. Following unilateral orchiectomy and scrotal ablation, histopathological analysis revealed 2 distinct types of testicular tumor in the descended testis: a granular cell tumor and a seminoma. To the best of the author's knowledge, this is the first documented report of simultaneous testicular tumors in the testis of a rabbit with unilateral cryptorchidism.


Tumeur à cellules granulaires et séminome simultanés dans le testicule descendu d'un lapin cryptorchideLes tumeurs testiculaires sont rarement rapportées chez le lapin. Dans cette étude de cas, un lapin Holland Lop de 4 ans, précédemment diagnostiqué avec une cryptorchidie unilatérale, a été présenté en raison d'une hypertrophie du testicule descendu. Le lapin était cliniquement normal. Après orchidectomie unilatérale et ablation scrotale, l'analyse histopathologique a révélé 2 types distincts de tumeur testiculaire dans le testicule descendu : une tumeur à cellules granuleuses et un séminome. À la connaissance de l'auteur, il s'agit du premier rapport documenté de tumeurs testiculaires simultanées dans le testicule d'un lapin atteint de cryptorchidie unilatérale.(Traduit par Dr Serge Messier).


Subject(s)
Cryptorchidism , Granular Cell Tumor , Orchiectomy , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Animals , Male , Rabbits , Testicular Neoplasms/veterinary , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Testicular Neoplasms/surgery , Cryptorchidism/veterinary , Cryptorchidism/surgery , Cryptorchidism/pathology , Seminoma/veterinary , Seminoma/pathology , Seminoma/surgery , Granular Cell Tumor/veterinary , Granular Cell Tumor/pathology , Granular Cell Tumor/surgery , Orchiectomy/veterinary
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Hinyokika Kiyo ; 70(3): 77-80, 2024 Mar.
Article in Japanese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38961699

ABSTRACT

We present three cases of bilateral metachronous testicular tumors. The patient in case 1 had a history of left orchiectomy for undescended testis at the age of 19. The pathological findings revealed germ cell neoplasia in situ. Twenty-four years later (age=43), he was diagnosed with right testicular tumor with lymph node and lung metastasis (stage IIIc). Right orchiectomy was performed, and the pathological finding showed nonseminomatous germ cell tumor. He underwent chemotherapy, followed by lymph node dissection and lung metastasectomy. The patient in case 2 had a history of left orchiectomy for testicular tumor at the age of 41. The pathological finding of the left testis revealed seminoma (stage IA). Nineteen years later (age=60), he was diagnosed with right testicular tumor and underwent right orchiectomy. Herein, the pathological finding showed seminoma (stage IA). The patient in case 3 had a history of right orchiectomy for testicular tumor at the age of 25. The pathological findings revealed seminoma (stage IS), and he underwent adjuvant radiation of the para-aortic field without subsequent recurrence. Fourteen years later (age=39), he was diagnosed with left testicular tumor and underwent left orchiectomy. The pathological finding revealed seminoma (stage IB). The patient underwent adjuvant carboplatin monotherapy to prevent recurrence. Due to the long interval between the occurrence of bilateral metachronous testicular tumors (mean=19 years ; three cases), long-term observation is necessary to detect the possible occurrence of contralateral testicular tumors. Contralateral testicular biopsy might be considered at the time of orchiectomy for unilateral testicular tumor if associated with testicular atrophy and/or a history of undescended testis.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms, Second Primary , Orchiectomy , Testicular Neoplasms , Male , Humans , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Testicular Neoplasms/surgery , Adult , Neoplasms, Second Primary/pathology , Neoplasms, Second Primary/surgery , Seminoma/surgery , Seminoma/pathology , Middle Aged , Young Adult
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Urol Clin North Am ; 51(3): 395-405, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38925742

ABSTRACT

Testicular cancer is a rare but curable male malignancy. Seminoma represents the majority of germ cell tumors and is considered radiation sensitive. Radiation treatment plays a role in adjuvant therapy after orchiectomy of stage I, IIA, and IIB seminomas. Radiation dose de-escalation has been effective in preventing tumor recurrences while also limiting acute and long-term toxicities. However, long-term risks, including the prevailing concern of secondary malignancy risk, between adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy play a role in recommendations. Ongoing work continues to be performed to reduce radiation field and dose in combination with chemotherapy while still maintaining excellent outcomes.


Subject(s)
Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Male , Testicular Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Seminoma/radiotherapy , Radiotherapy, Adjuvant , Orchiectomy , Neoplasm Staging , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/radiotherapy , Radiotherapy Dosage , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/prevention & control
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Urol Clin North Am ; 51(3): 377-385, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38925740

ABSTRACT

The contemporary paradigm of testicular cancer management is achieving high and durable cure rates while minimizing the burden of treatment given the potential long-term toxicities associated with radiation therapy and systemic therapies. The management of low-stage seminoma has seen significant changes in recent years. Nuances of surveillance strategies for stage I seminoma exist and continue to evolve. Emerging data show retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is a viable treatment option for selected patients with clinical stage IIA and IIB seminoma.


Subject(s)
Neoplasm Staging , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Seminoma/therapy , Seminoma/pathology , Male , Testicular Neoplasms/therapy , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Lymph Node Excision , Orchiectomy
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Cell Rep ; 43(6): 114323, 2024 Jun 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38861385

ABSTRACT

Aberrant male germline development can lead to the formation of seminoma, a testicular germ cell tumor. Seminomas are biologically similar to primordial germ cells (PGCs) and many bear an isochromosome 12p [i(12p)] with two additional copies of the short arm of chromosome 12. By mapping seminoma transcriptomes and open chromatin landscape onto a normal human male germline trajectory, we find that seminoma resembles premigratory/migratory PGCs; however, it exhibits enhanced germline and pluripotency programs and upregulation of genes involved in apoptosis, angiogenesis, and MAPK/ERK pathways. Using pluripotent stem cell-derived PGCs from Pallister-Killian syndrome patients mosaic for i(12p), we model seminoma and identify gene dosage effects that may contribute to transformation. As murine seminoma models do not exist, our analyses provide critical insights into genetic, cellular, and signaling programs driving seminoma transformation, and the in vitro platform developed herein permits evaluation of additional signals required for seminoma tumorigenesis.


Subject(s)
Epigenesis, Genetic , Germ Cells , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Seminoma/genetics , Seminoma/pathology , Seminoma/metabolism , Male , Germ Cells/metabolism , Testicular Neoplasms/genetics , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Testicular Neoplasms/metabolism , Transcription, Genetic , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Transcriptome/genetics
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Rev. esp. patol ; 57(2): 146-150, Abr-Jun, 2024. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-232422

ABSTRACT

El tumor espermatocítico es una neoplasia testicular de células germinales, muy infrecuente, que representa menos del 1% de los cánceres testiculares. Afecta generalmente a hombres mayores con una edad media de 53,6 años (rango 19-92 años). El tumor espermatocítico se clasifica dentro del grupo de tumores germinales no relacionados con la neoplasia de células germinales in situ. Muestra características clinicopatológicas diferentes del seminoma clásico y no se considera una variante de este último. Debido a una superposición morfológica con el seminoma clásico, en el pasado se denominó «seminoma espermatocítico». La variante anaplásica del tumor espermatocítico es excepcional, se han descrito pocos casos en la literatura, presenta un inicio más temprano en comparación con el tumor espermatocítico y un buen comportamiento a pesar de mostrar patrones histológicos similares al seminoma clásico. Presentamos el segundo caso de tumor espermatocítico anaplásico sincrónico bilateral, en un paciente joven tratado con orquiectomía y quimioterapia. (AU)


Spermatocytic tumor is a very rare germ cell testicular neoplasm that accounts for less than 1% of testicular cancers. It generally affects older men with a mean age of 53.6 years (range 19-92 years). Spermatocytic tumor is classified within the group of germ cell tumors not related to germ cell neoplasia in situ. It presents clinicopathological characteristics different from classic seminoma and is not considered a variant of the latter. Due to a morphologic overlap with classical seminoma, it was called “sperm cell seminoma” in the past. The anaplastic variant of spermatocytic tumor is exceptional, few cases have been described in the literature, it presents an earlier onset compared to spermatocytic tumor and a benign behavior despite showing histological patterns similar to classic seminoma. We present the second case of bilateral synchronous anaplastic spermatocytic tumor, in a young patient treated with orchiectomy and chemotherapy. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Testicular Neoplasms , Germ Cells , Orchiectomy , Drug Therapy , Seminoma
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Biomarkers ; 29(5): 324-339, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38808385

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The transcription factor SALL4 is associated with embryonic pluripotency and has proposed as a novel immunohistochemistry (IHC) marker for diagnosing germ cell tumours. SALL4 comprises three isoforms, and SALL4-A being the full-length isoform. Studying its isoforms could revolutionize testicular cancer prognosis and subtype differentiation. METHODS: The expression and clinical significance of isoform 'A' of SALL4 was evaluated in 124 testicular germ cell tumours (TGCTs) subtypes, adjacent 67 normal tissues and 22 benign tumours, using immunohistochemistry on tissue microarrays (TMA). RESULTS: A statistically significant higher expression of nuclear and cytoplasmic SALL4-A was detected in TGCTs histological subtypes and benign tumours compared to the normal tissues. Seminoma and yolk sac tumours had the highest nuclear and cytoplasmic expression of SALL4-A. A significant correlation was detected between the higher nuclear expression of SALL4-A and increased pT stages (P = 0.026) in seminomas. Whereas in embryonal carcinomas, cytoplasmic expression of SALL4-A was associated with the tumour recurrence (P = 0.04) and invasion of the epididymis (P = 0.011). CONCLUSIONS: SALL4-A isoform expression in the cytoplasm and nucleus of TGCTs may be associated with histological differentiation. In the seminoma subtype of TGCTs, higher expression of SALL4-A may be used as a predictive indicator of poorer outcomes and prognosis.


Subject(s)
Biomarkers, Tumor , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal , Protein Isoforms , Testicular Neoplasms , Transcription Factors , Humans , Testicular Neoplasms/metabolism , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Male , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/metabolism , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/pathology , Protein Isoforms/metabolism , Transcription Factors/metabolism , Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism , Prognosis , Disease Progression , Immunohistochemistry , Seminoma/metabolism , Seminoma/pathology , Adult , Cytoplasm/metabolism , Cell Nucleus/metabolism , Tissue Array Analysis
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Int Braz J Urol ; 50(4): 415-432, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38701185

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are considered standard treatments for stage II seminoma patients; however, these therapies are associated with long-term toxicities. Recently, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection has emerged as an alternative strategy, and the first three phase II trials were published in 2023 with promising results. The present study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate this surgery as an alternative treatment for stage IIA/B seminoma patients. PURPOSE: Seminomas are the most common testicular tumors, often affecting young adult males. Standard treatments for stage II seminomas include chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but these therapies are associated with long-term toxicities. Thus, identifying alternative strategies is paramount. Herein, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to appraise the efficacy and safety of retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for treating this condition. METHODS: We systematically searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases for studies evaluating RPLND as a primary treatment for stage II A/B seminomas. Using a random-effects model, single proportion and means and pooled 2-year recurrence-free survival rates with hazard rates and 95% CI were calculated. RESULTS: Seven studies were included, comprising 331 males with stage II seminomas. In the pooled analysis, the recurrence rate was 17.69% (95% CI 12.31-24.75), and the 2-year RFS rate was 81% (95% CI 0.77-0.86). The complication rate was 9.16% (95% CI 6.16-13.42), the Clavien-Dindo > 2 complication rate was 8.83% (95% CI 5.76-13.31), and the retrograde ejaculation rate was 7.01% (95% CI 3.54-13.40). The median operative time was 174.68 min (95% CI 122.17-249.76 min), median blood loss was 105.91 mL (95% CI 46.89-239.22 mL), and patients with no evidence of lymph node involvement ranged from 0-16%. CONCLUSIONS: Primary RPLNDs for treating stage IIA/B seminomas have favorable RFS rates, with low complication and recurrence rates. These findings provide evidence that this surgery is a viable alternative therapy for these patients.


Subject(s)
Lymph Node Excision , Neoplasm Staging , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Lymph Node Excision/methods , Seminoma/surgery , Seminoma/pathology , Testicular Neoplasms/surgery , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Male , Retroperitoneal Space , Treatment Outcome , Disease-Free Survival
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Mol Biol Rep ; 51(1): 693, 2024 May 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38796656

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) exhibit diverse biological and pathological features and are divided in two main types, seminomas and nonseminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCTs). CD44 is a cell surface receptor, which is highly expressed in malignancies and is implicated in tumorigenesis affecting cell-matrix interactions and cell signaling. METHODS AND RESULTS: Here, we examined the expression of CD44 in tumor cell lines and in patients' material. We found that CD44 is over-expressed in TGCTs compared to normal tissues. Immunohistochemical staining in 71 tissue specimens demonstrated increased expression of CD44 in some patients, whereas CD44 was absent in normal tissue. In seminomas, a high percentage of tumor and stromal cells showed cytoplasmic and/or cell surface staining for CD44 as well as increased staining for CD44 in the tumor stroma was found in some cases. The increased expression of CD44 either in tumor cells or in stromal components was associated with tumor size, nodal metastasis, vascular/lymphatic invasion, and disease stage only in seminomas. The increased stromal expression of CD44 in TGCTs was positively associated with angiogenesis. CONCLUSIONS: CD44 may exhibit diverse biological functions in seminomas and NSGCTs. The expression of CD44 in tumor cells as well as in tumor stroma fosters an aggressive phenotype in seminomas and should be considered in disease treatment.


Subject(s)
Hyaluronan Receptors , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Hyaluronan Receptors/metabolism , Seminoma/metabolism , Seminoma/pathology , Seminoma/genetics , Male , Testicular Neoplasms/metabolism , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Adult , Cell Line, Tumor , Middle Aged , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/metabolism , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/pathology , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/genetics , Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Immunohistochemistry/methods
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Rev Esp Patol ; 57(2): 146-150, 2024.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38599737

ABSTRACT

Spermatocytic tumor is a very rare germ cell testicular neoplasm that accounts for less than 1% of testicular cancers. It generally affects older men with a mean age of 53.6 years (range 19-92 years). Spermatocytic tumor is classified within the group of germ cell tumors not related to germ cell neoplasia in situ. It presents clinicopathological characteristics different from classic seminoma and is not considered a variant of the latter. Due to a morphologic overlap with classical seminoma, it was called "sperm cell seminoma" in the past. The anaplastic variant of spermatocytic tumor is exceptional, few cases have been described in the literature, it presents an earlier onset compared to spermatocytic tumor and a benign behavior despite showing histological patterns similar to classic seminoma. We present the second case of bilateral synchronous anaplastic spermatocytic tumor, in a young patient treated with orchiectomy and chemotherapy.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Male , Aged , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Seminoma/pathology , Semen , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology
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Eur J Cancer ; 202: 114042, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38564927

ABSTRACT

AIMS: To resolve the ongoing controversy surrounding the impact of teratoma (TER) in the primary among patients with metastatic testicular non-seminomatous germ-cell tumours (NSGCT). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Using the International Germ Cell Cancer Collaborative Group (IGCCCG) Update Consortium database, we compared the survival probabilities of patients with metastatic testicular GCT with TER (TER) or without TER (NTER) in their primaries corrected for known prognostic factors. Progression-free survival (5y-PFS) and overall survival at 5 years (5y-OS) were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS: Among 6792 patients with metastatic testicular NSGCT, 3224 (47%) had TER in their primary, and 3568 (53%) did not. In the IGCCCG good prognosis group, the 5y-PFS was 87.8% in TER versus 92.0% in NTER patients (p = 0.0001), the respective 5y-OS were 94.5% versus 96.5% (p = 0.0032). The corresponding figures in the intermediate prognosis group were 5y-PFS 76.9% versus 81.6% (p = 0.0432) in TER and NTER and 5y-OS 90.4% versus 90.9% (p = 0.8514), respectively. In the poor prognosis group, there was no difference, neither in 5y-PFS [54.3% in TER patients versus 55.4% (p = 0.7472) in NTER], nor in 5y-OS [69.4% versus 67.7% (p = 0.3841)]. NSGCT patients with TER had more residual masses (65.3% versus 51.7%, p < 0.0001), and therefore received post-chemotherapy surgery more frequently than NTER patients (46.8% versus 32.0%, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Teratoma in the primary tumour of patients with metastatic NSGCT negatively impacts on survival in the good and intermediate, but not in the poor IGCCCG prognostic groups.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal , Seminoma , Teratoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Male , Humans , Testicular Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/therapy , Prognosis , Teratoma/therapy , Risk Factors , Retrospective Studies
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Eur J Cancer ; 202: 114025, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38531266

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Approximately 30% of patients with clinical stage I non-seminoma (CSI-NS) relapse. Current risk stratification is based on lymphovascular invasion (LVI) alone. The extent to which additional tumor characteristics can improve risk prediction remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To determine the most important prognostic factors for relapse in CSI-NS patients. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Population-based cohort study including all patients with CSI-NS diagnosed in Denmark between 2013 and 2018 with follow-up until 2022. Patients were identified in the prospective Danish Testicular Cancer database. By linkage to the Danish National Pathology Registry, histological slides from the orchiectomy specimens were retrieved. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Histological slides were reviewed blinded to the clinical outcome. Clinical data were obtained from medical records. The association between prespecified potential prognostic factors and relapse was assessed using Cox regression analysis. Model performance was evaluated by discrimination (Harrell's C-index) and calibration. RESULTS: Of 453 patients included, 139 patients (30.6%) relapsed during a median follow-up of 6.3 years. Tumor invasion into the hilar soft tissue of the testicular hilum, tumor size, LVI and embryonal carcinoma were independent predictors of relapse. The estimated 5-year risk of relapse ranged from < 5% to > 85%, depending on the number of risk factors. After internal model validation, the model had an overall concordance statistic of 0.75. Model calibration was excellent. CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE: The identified prognostic factors provide a much more accurate risk stratification than current clinical practice, potentially aiding clinical decision-making.


Subject(s)
Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Male , Humans , Prognosis , Neoplasm Staging , Testicular Neoplasms/surgery , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology , Prospective Studies , Cohort Studies , Chronic Disease , Seminoma/surgery , Seminoma/pathology , Orchiectomy
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Adv Anat Pathol ; 31(3): 206-214, 2024 May 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38525515

ABSTRACT

The current WHO classification of testicular germ cell tumors is based on the pathogenesis of the tumors driven by different genomic events. The germ cell neoplasia in situ is the precursor lesion for all malignant germ cell tumors. The current understanding of pathogenesis is that the developmental and environmental factors with the erasure of parental genomic imprinting lead to the development of abnormal gonocytes that settle in the "spermatogonial Niche" in seminiferous tubules. The abnormal primordial germ cells in the seminiferous tubules give rise to pre-GCNIS cells under the influence of TPSY and OCT4 genes. The whole genome duplication events give rise to germ cell neoplasia in situ, which further acquires alterations in 12p along with NRAS and KRAS mutations to produce seminoma. A subset of seminomas acquires KIT mutation and does not differentiate further. The remaining KIT-stable seminomas differentiate to nonseminomatous GCTs after obtaining recurrent chromosomal losses, epigenetic modification, and posttranscriptional regulation by multiple genes. Nonseminomatous germ cell tumors also develop directly from differentiated germ cell neoplasia in situ. TP53 pathway with downstream drivers may give rise to somatic-type malignancies of GCT. The GCTs are remarkably sensitive to cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy; however, resistance to cisplatin develops in up to 8% of tumors and appears to be driven by TP53/MDM2 gene mutations. Serum and Plasma miRNAs show promise in diagnosing, managing, and following up on these tumors. The mechanisms underlying the development of most tumors have been elucidated; however, additional studies are required to pinpoint the events directing specific characteristics. Advances in identifying specific molecular markers have been seen recently and may be adopted as gold standards in the future.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Male , Humans , Seminoma/metabolism , Cisplatin , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/genetics
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Eur J Radiol ; 175: 111416, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38460443

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Differentiating seminomas from nonseminomas is crucial for formulating optimal treatment strategies for testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs). Therefore, our study aimed to develop and validate a clinical-radiomics model for this purpose. METHODS: In this study, 221 patients with TGCTs confirmed by pathology from four hospitals were enrolled and classified into training (n = 126), internal validation (n = 55) and external test (n = 40) cohorts. Radiomics features were extracted from the CT images. After feature selection, we constructed a clinical model, radiomics models and clinical-radiomics model with different machine learning algorithms. The top-performing model was chosen utilizing receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Decision curve analysis (DCA) was also conducted to assess its practical utility. RESULTS: Compared with those of the clinical and radiomics models, the clinical-radiomics model demonstrated the highest discriminatory ability, with AUCs of 0.918 (95 % CI: 0.870 - 0.966), 0.909 (95 % CI: 0.829 - 0.988) and 0.839 (95 % CI: 0.709 - 0.968) in the training, validation and test cohorts, respectively. Moreover, DCA confirmed that the combined model had a greater net benefit in predicting seminomas and nonseminomas. CONCLUSION: The clinical-radiomics model serves as a potential tool for noninvasive differentiation between testicular seminomas and nonseminomas, offering valuable guidance for clinical treatment.


Subject(s)
Machine Learning , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Male , Testicular Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Seminoma/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Diagnosis, Differential , Middle Aged , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Retrospective Studies , Young Adult , Reproducibility of Results , Radiomics
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Clin Transl Oncol ; 26(7): 1798-1803, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38421563

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To describe the incidences of hypogonadism, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia in patients with stage 1 seminoma (S1S) testicular cancer (TC) treated with a risk-adapted strategy. METHODS: A retrospective analysis from 2000 to 2020 was conducted. Active surveillance (AS), carboplatin one cycle, and carboplatin two cycles were offered according to risk factors. Cumulative incidences and relapse-free survival (RFS) were estimated. RESULTS: Of the 145 patients, 8 (5.4%) were excluded due to bilateral TC or hypogonadism at diagnosis. Median follow-up time was 8.2 years. Eighty-four, 30, and 33 patients were treated with AS, carboplatin one cycle, and carboplatin two cycles, respectively. In the overall population, the 5-year and 10-year cumulative incidences were 1.6% and 5.3% for hypogonadism; 2.0% and 8.6% for hypertension; and 12.4% and 25.1% for dyslipidaemia. No statistically significant differences were found in the incidences among the three adjuvant strategies. Five-year and 10-year RFS were 85.9% and 83.3% for AS; 92.4% and 84.0% for carboplatin one cycle; and 96.7% at both times for carboplatin two cycles. CONCLUSION: There were no statistically differences in cumulative incidences of hypogonadism, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia in S1S patients treated with a risk-adapted strategy.


Subject(s)
Carboplatin , Dyslipidemias , Hypertension , Hypogonadism , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Male , Retrospective Studies , Hypogonadism/epidemiology , Hypogonadism/complications , Dyslipidemias/epidemiology , Dyslipidemias/complications , Hypertension/epidemiology , Hypertension/complications , Adult , Testicular Neoplasms/epidemiology , Testicular Neoplasms/complications , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Seminoma/complications , Seminoma/epidemiology , Seminoma/pathology , Middle Aged , Incidence , Spain/epidemiology , Carboplatin/administration & dosage , Young Adult , Neoplasm Staging , Risk Factors , Aged
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Curr Opin Urol ; 34(3): 204-209, 2024 May 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38305430

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Recent advancements in the management of clinical stage II (CS II) testicular cancer have transformed it into a predominantly curable condition. This success in treatment advancements has markedly extended patient survival. However, these treatments carry risks and morbidities, which is important to consider given the disease's impact on young men and the emerging understanding of long-term treatment consequences. RECENT FINDINGS: Emerging data support primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for select CS II seminoma patients, with similar short-term outcomes to chemotherapy but less treatment intensity. Recent studies have also challenged the reflexive use of adjuvant chemotherapy for pathologic node-positive disease, as growing evidence shows low relapse rates regardless of nodal stage. Furthermore, novel biomarkers like circulating serum microRNA-371a-3p levels can help predict the presence of viable germ cell tumor at time of RPLND. SUMMARY: Advances in risk stratification and therapy enable personalized de-escalation approaches for oligometastatic testicular cancer, optimizing survivorship. Upfront RPLND, reassessing adjuvant systemic therapy for RPLND pN+ disease, and novel biomarkers will shape precision treatment to achieve high cure rates with excellent quality of life. Ongoing trials of reduced-intensity regimens, accurate prognostic models, improved surgical strategy, and emerging biomarkers represent the next frontier in tailored curative therapy.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Male , Humans , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Quality of Life , Neoplasm Staging , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology , Lymph Node Excision/adverse effects , Treatment Outcome , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/therapy , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/pathology , Seminoma/pathology , Biomarkers , Retroperitoneal Space/surgery , Retrospective Studies
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Urol Oncol ; 42(4): 102-109, 2024 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38360519

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the oncological outcomes and safety of primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) in patients with clinical stage (CS) II seminomatous testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT). A literature search using PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library was conducted on July 2023 to identify relevant studies according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The pooled recurrence rate and treatment-related complications were calculated using a random effects model. Overall 8 studies published between 1997 and 2023 including a total of 355 patients were selected for systematic review and meta-analysis with the overall median follow-up of 38 months. The overall and infield recurrence rate were 0.14 (95% CI: 0.08-0.22) and 0.04 (95% CI: 0.00-0.11), respectively. The overall pooled rate of ≥ Clavien Dindo grade III complications was 0.04 (95% CI: 0.01-0.10); there was no significant heterogeneity (I^2 = 35.10%, P = 0.19). Antegrade ejaculation was preserved with the overall pooled rate of 0.98 (95% CI: 0.95-1.00); there was no significant heterogeneity on Chi-square and I2 tests (I^2 = 0.00%, P = 0.58). Primary RPLND is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with CS II seminomatous TGCT resulting highly promising cure rates combined with low treatment-associated adverse events, at medium-term follow-up. However, owing to the lack of comparative studies to the current standard of care and the limited follow-up, individual decision must be made with the informed patient in a shared decision process together with a multidisciplinary team.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Male , Humans , Seminoma/pathology , Retroperitoneal Space/pathology , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/surgery , Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/pathology , Lymph Node Excision/adverse effects , Lymph Node Excision/methods , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology , Treatment Outcome , Retrospective Studies , Neoplasm Staging
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Int Braz J Urol ; 50(2): 225-226, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38386793

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Historically, therapeutic avenues for patients with clinical stage II seminoma germ cell tumors (SGCT) were confined to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. While survival rates with these modalities are commendable, both entail substantial long-term morbidities. Furthermore, this youthful patient cohort exhibits elevated rates of secondary malignancies, surfacing decades post-successful primary cancer treatment (1). Recently, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) has emerged as a primary treatment consideration for individuals with low-volume metastatic seminoma (2-4). However, there is a dearth of video documentation illustrating the robotic assisted (RA) bilateral approach (5- 7). METHODS: We present the case of a 24-year-old male who underwent prior left orchiectomy for seminoma (pT1b). Despite negative serum tumor markers, a 1.7 x 1.4cm lymph node enlargement was identified in the aortic bifurcation after 4 months, classifying the patient as stage IIA per the IGCCCG risk classification. Subsequently, a RA bilateral template RPLND was performed due to the patient's refusal of chemotherapy, citing concerns about offspring. RESULTS: The surgery was performed, incorporating nerve sparing techniques, lasting 4h13minutes, an estimated bleeding rate of 400ml, without intraoperative complications. The patient was discharged within 24 hours of the procedure, following a prescribed low-fat diet. CONCLUSION: The patient experienced postoperative well-being, painlessness, and resumed work three weeks post-procedure. Preserved ejaculation was noted, and adjuvant therapy was performed with 2 cycles of EP due to the anatomopathological result. The feasibility of robotic primary RPLND for SGCT was demonstrated, showing reduced postoperative pain and early hospital discharge. Further studies are necessary to validate our findings regarding oncological, safety, and functional outcomes.


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Robotics , Seminoma , Testicular Neoplasms , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Combined Modality Therapy , Lymph Node Excision , Seminoma/surgery , Testicular Neoplasms/surgery
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