[Testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs) and adrenogenital syndrome (AGS) - Do not mix up with malignant testicular tumors!] / Testikuläre adrenale Resttumoren beim adrenogenitalen Syndrom.

ABSTRACT

Testicular adrenal rest tumors and adrenogenital syndrome (AGS) - Do not mix up with malignant testicular tumors! Testicular adrenal residual tumors (TARTs) frequently occur in men with adrenogenital syndrome. Without knowledge of AGS, diagnosis is problematic due to difficult differentiation from other testicular tumors. However, early treatment is crucial for maintaining or regaining fertility, among other aspects. This article provides background knowledge for general practitioners.