Ovarian-type Tumors (Mullerian Tumors) of the Testis: Clinicopathologic Findings with Recent Advances

Autor: Michelle S Lin, Alberto G Ayala, Jae Y Ro
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Annals of Urologic Oncology (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2617-7765
2617-7773
DOI: 10.32948/auo.2019.03.07
Popis: Ovarian-type epithelial tumors rarely occur in the human testis and paratesticular region. Histologically, these tumors closely resemble their ovarian counterparts and are therefore classified similarly to ovarian epithelial tumors. Most reported ovarian-type tumor cases are serous tumors, but the full spectrum of ovarian neoplasms has been described, including mucinous, endometrioid, clear cell, and Brenner tumors. In this review, we describe the clinical, morphologic, and immunohistochemical features of Mullerian-type epithelial tumors seen in the testis, with an emphasis on comparison with ovarian tumors. We also discuss theories of pathogenesis, considerations in the differential diagnosis, and recent advances in molecular characterization and therapeutic modalities.
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