Primary carcinoid tumour of the testis.
A left radical orchidectomy was performed on a 32-year-old man presenting with a testicular mass. Histology revealed a tumour comprising of cells with monotonous nuclei and granular cytoplasm arranged in an insular pattern. Immunohistochemical expression for NSE, synaptophysin and chromogranin A were positive. No teratomatous elements were seen. Postoperatively, a staging CT and an octreotide scan were normal. Urinary 5-HIAA levels were not elevated. Based on these investigations the tumour was diagnosed as a pure primary carcinoid tumour of the testis. The patient has been followed up for 3 years with no evidence of recurrence.
Khan
Shahid A A
SA
Department of Urology, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, United Kingdom.
John
George
G
Howell
Simon D
SD
D000328:Adult; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*