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Metastatic small cell carcinoma to the testis.
1Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Southern Medical Journal
|February 1, 2000
Summary
Metastatic small cell carcinoma, a rare cause of testicular cancer, was diagnosed in a 51-year-old man. This finding highlights the importance of considering unusual cancer spread in routine follow-ups.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Uro-oncology
Background:
- Testicular neoplasms represent 1% of male malignancies.
- Metastatic disease accounts for less than 3% of testicular cancers.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old man with a history of left pneumonectomy for small cell lung carcinoma presented for routine follow-up.
- Physical examination revealed a left testicular mass.
Findings:
- Pathological examination diagnosed the testicular mass as metastatic small cell carcinoma.
- This represents a rare instance of lung cancer metastasis to the testis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of thorough physical examination during routine follow-ups.
- Clinicians should consider metastatic disease, even from uncommon primary sites like small cell lung carcinoma, in the differential diagnosis of testicular masses.