Retrogressed (burned-out) testicular germ cell tumor disguising as duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Abstract

Oncology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Reports| Jul-Dec 2015 | Vol 4 | Issue 2 Sir, Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT) most often present as masses in the testes but may uncommonly present with symptoms pertaining to the sites of their metastases. In the latter situation, the primary lesion may be clinically unapparent due to small size, central location or a true burned‐out/regressed tumor. The primary tumor can be overlooked in this clinical scenario which may lead to inappropriate patient management.