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Testicular tumor in an infant: A case report

Boris Cachay Tello1, José Antonio Arias Delgado1,2, Fernando Jeancarlos Imán Izquierdo1

  • 1Urology Service, Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen Hospital, Lima, Peru.

Urology Case Reports
|June 18, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric testicular teratomas are rare childhood cancers. Early diagnosis and surgical removal, as seen in this 6-month-old, lead to excellent outcomes with vigilant follow-up.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Testicular tumors account for 1-2% of childhood malignancies.
  • Teratomas are germ cell tumors that can occur in prepubertal children.

Observation:

  • A 6-month-old male presented with a testicular tumor.
  • Diagnostic workup confirmed a testicular teratoma.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent a left radical orchiectomy at 8 months of age.
  • Pathology confirmed a prepubertal teratoma.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for pediatric testicular tumors.
  • Long-term medical vigilance is essential to monitor for recurrence and ensure patient well-being.

Keywords:
Prepubertal teratomaRadical orchiectomyTeratomaTesticular tumor

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