Germ cell tumor of testis in a patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease.
Germ cell testicular tumor is a previously undescribed entity in association with von Hippel-Lindau disease. This case exemplifies the variety of pathologic entities encountered in von Hippel-Lindau disease and stresses the importance of thorough evaluation of the patient, as well as careful follow-up, to ensure early detection of potentially malignant lesions.
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Division of Urology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Wein
A J
AJ
Schwartz
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SS
Murtagh
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Livolsi
V A
VA
Tomaszewski
J E
JE
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009373:Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006623:von Hippel-Lindau Disease / Q000150:complications*