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ReviewPathologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2022

[Testicular tumours from a clinical point of view : What urologists and oncologists need to know from the pathologist about testicular cancer].

Christoph Oing, Christian Daniel Fankhauser

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Christoph OingTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, Newcastle upon Tyne, Großbritannien. christoph.oing@newcastle.ac.uk.
Christian Daniel FankhauserKlinik für Urologie, Kantonsspital Luzern, Luzern, Schweiz.

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Abstract

backgroundTesticular germ cell tumours (GCTs) are the most frequent solid malignancy in younger males aged 15-40. The differentiation between seminomas and non-seminomas impacts prognosis, clinical management and follow-up procedures. With stage- and risk-adapted multimodal treatment approaches, GCTs have an exceptionally good prognosis. Therefore, avoiding overtreatment to reduce treatment-related long-term side effects is of utmost importance. Clinical and histopathological risk factors aid in treatment decision-making.

objectivesDiscussion of (histo-)pathological characteristics that directly influence treatment decision-making by urologists and oncologists. MATERIALS AND

methodsNon-systematic literature review to describe histopathological features for interdisciplinary treatment planning.

resultsKey histopathological characteristics for clinicians are: (i) identification of a GCT, if necessary by 12p aberration analysis, (ii) description of the different subtypes, and (iii) risk factors, including lymphovascular invasion and/or rete testis infiltration and size of the primary tumour. Molecular pathological analyses, that is, genomic sequencing, is not part of routine diagnostics due to the lack of prognostic/predictive markers and effective targeted treatment approaches. DISCUSSION: Detailed histopathology reporting, ideally with a synoptic template, is the basis for planning and conducting guideline-endorsed, risk-adapted, multi-disciplinary management of GCTs. Along with radiographic imaging and assessment of the serum tumour markers AFP and β‑HCG (especially in non-seminomas), histopathology is crucial to maintain success and reduce the burden of GCT treatment.

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Neoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalOncologistsTesticular Neoplasmsalpha-FetoproteinsBiomarkers, TumorHumansMaleNeoplasm StagingPathologistsUrologistsalpha-FetoproteinsBiomarkers, TumorGerm cell tumourIsochromosome 12pMicroRNA 371a-3pSeminomaSyncytiotrphoblast

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