Primary Melanoma of Testis- A Case Report

Autor: Sujata Pudasaini, Bhola Raj Joshi, Neeraj Subedi, Rakesh Pathak, Kricha Pande, Shradha Koirala, Neeta Kafle, Krishna Kaji Bhomi, Aanchal Shahi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Nepalese Medical Journal, Vol 1, Iss 2, Pp 121-123 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2631-2093
2645-8586
DOI: 10.3126/nmj.v1i2.21594
Popis: Primary melanoma of the testis is very rare. Melanoma of testis usually occurs as metastatic tumor. Here we present a case of 54 year old man with right testicular swelling proven to be primary malignant melanoma. Patient had right scrotal swelling of six months duration. With raised LDH and unremarkable Serum β-HCG and Alpha Feto Protein level and with a suscipicion of primary testicular tumor on MRI, right inguinal orchidectomy was done. Its clinical presentation and histopathological examination is discussed here.
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