title: Pure primary testicular carcinoid: a case report and discussion.
abstract: We report a case of pure primary testicular carcinoid tumor and review the literature. Distinctions are emphasized among the 3 subgroups of testicular carcinoids and their clinical significance. Criteria to establish the diagnosis of pure primary testicular carcinoid are offered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Terhune
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Manson
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Jordon
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Auman
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: MacDonald
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology