A case of testicular cancer in a long-term hydranencephaly survivor with undescended testes.
IJU Case Rep
; 7(3): 266-269, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The development of malignant tumors in patients with hydranencephaly is extremely rare. We describe the first case of testicular cancer that developed in the undescended testes of a long-term survivor of hydranencephaly. Case presentation A 32-year-old man with severe cerebral palsy due to hydranencephaly was referred to our department for the evaluation of a subcutaneous lump in the lower right abdomen. He was a long-term survivor of hydranencephaly. After confirming the diagnosis of right testicular cancer originating in his undescended testes, surgical resection was performed. Pathological examination revealed a mixed-type germ cell tumor.Conclusion:
The decision-making process for treating malignant tumors, like testicular cancer, in adults with severe cerebral palsy can be challenging. Clinical ethics consultation could be helpful in avoiding treatment delays.
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
IJU Case Rep
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Australia