Diagnostic and prognostic value of pedal lymphangiography in testicular teratomas

Since 1960 pedal lymphangiography was followed by retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy in 60 patients with malignant teratoma of the testis. The accuracy of lymphangiography compared to the histological examination of the retroperitoneal lymph nodes was 88%. The prognostic value of lymphangiography seems to be of importance. Cavography and urography have given little additional information while modern techniques, such as computed tomography and perhaps ultrasound, probably will be of great help in the staging of patients with testicular tumours.