Spermatocytic tumor of the testis: A case report and mini‑review of the literature

Bapir,Rawa; Aghaways,Ismaeel; Ali,Rawa M.; Fakhralddin,Saman S.; Ali,Rebaz M.; Rashid,Rezheen J.; Abdullah,Ari M.; Ali,Muhammed Bag A.; Mohammed,Karukh K.; Abdullah,Hiwa O.; Kakamad,Fahmi H.

doi:10.3892/mi.2023.111

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Spermatocytic tumor of the testis: A case report and mini‑review of the literature

Authors:
- Rawa Bapir
- Ismaeel Aghaways
- Rawa M. Ali
- Saman S. Fakhralddin
- Rebaz M. Ali
- Rezheen J. Rashid
- Ari M. Abdullah
- Muhammed Bag A. Ali
- Karukh K. Mohammed
- Hiwa O. Abdullah
- Fahmi H. Kakamad
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Affiliations: Department of Scientific Affairs, Smart Health Tower, Sulaimani, Kurdistan 46001, Iraq, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan 46001, Iraq, Department of Urology, Sulaimani Teaching Hospital, Sulaimani, Kurdistan 46001, Iraq, Smart Health Tower (Raparin branch), Sulaimani, Kurdistan 46001, Iraq, Kscien Organization for Scientific Research, Sulaimani, Kurdistan 46001, Iraq

Copyright: © Bapir et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0].
Article Number: 51
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Published online on: September 11, 2023

https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.111
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Abstract

Spermatocytic tumors are a rare type of testicular cancer, comprising <1% of all testicular malignancies. This type of cancer typically affects males in their 60s and 70s and rarely metastasizes; however, it poses a threat to the health of affected individuals if left untreated. The present study describes the case of a 68‑year‑old male patient with this type of tumor, including a presentation of his initial symptoms, treatment and subsequent monitoring. A male patient, aged 68 years, visited the authors' clinic with an asymptomatic mass in the right testicle. The mass had been progressively increasing in size for a duration of 5 years following a history of blunt injury. During the examination, a noticeable, painless enlargement was detected in the right testis, whereas the left testis appeared to be in a normal state. Tumor markers were within normal limits. Imaging revealed a complex mass (11x8x7 cm) almost replacing the right testis, with no detectable lymph nodes. A right radical orchidectomy was performed under spinal anesthesia. A histopathological examination revealed a spermatocytic tumor. The post‑operative period was uneventful, with no metastasis detected in the CT scans. The patient was discharged with instructions for regular follow‑up appointments. The case presented herein highlights a rare spermatocytic tumor in a 68‑year‑old male. The early detection and treatment of testicular tumors, regardless of age, are crucial for a good prognosis.

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Spermatocytic tumor of the testis: A case report and mini‑review of the literature

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