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==[[Embryonal carcinoma overview|Overview]]==
 
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==Overview==
==[[Embryonal carcinoma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology & Demographics]]==
The '''Embryonal Carcinoma''' is one of the several types of testicular (or [[ovary|ovarian]]) [[germ cell tumors]], which also include the [[seminoma]] (in testis, [[dysgerminoma]] in [[ovary]]), [[teratoma]], [[Endodermal sinus tumor]] and [[choriocarcinoma]]. Forming from a malignant [[germ cell tumor]], the embryonal carcinoma is a reproductive cell gone out of control. Like any cancer, it grows with its cells dividing rapidly and indefinitely. The embryonal carcinoma can spread up the [[epididymis]] to the vas deferens and spread to the rest of the body, including the [[lymph nodes]] that run along the [[aorta]].


Differing from the other types of testicular cancers, the embryonal carcinoma can have several of the properties of a mal-developed fetus, including [[cartilage]]. The main tumor is, on average, 2.5 centimeters long and can also stem out approximately 9 centimeters up the testicular cord. Embryonal carcinomas are usually seen in males age 25-35, but have also hit males as young as their late teens. The chances of an embryonal carcinoma spreading from one testicle to the other are less than 1%. Embryonal carcinomas account for approximately 40% of testicular tumors.
==[[Embryonal carcinoma epidemiology and demographics|Risk Factors]]==


Rarely, embryonal carcinomas are seen in females, in the [[ovaries]].
==[[Embryonal carcinoma screening|Screening]]==


==Resources==
==[[Embryonal carcinoma causes|Causes]]==
* "Embryonal Carcinoma-Testis." The Doctor's Doctor. 19 July 2004. Thedoctorsdoctor.com. 26 Oct. 2005 <http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/embryonal_ca_testis.htm>.
 
==[[Embryonal carcinoma differential diagnosis|Differentiating Embryonal carcinoma from other Diseases]]==


* "Embryonal Carcinoma Definition." MedicineNet.com. 10 Mar. 2004. MedicineNet.com. 26 Oct. 2005 <http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31404>.
==[[Embryonal carcinoma natural history|Natural History, Complications & Prognosis]]==
== Acknowledgements ==
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.


Initial content for this page in some instances came from [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia]
==Diagnosis==
[[Embryonal carcinoma history and symptoms|History & Symptoms]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma staging|Staging]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma laboratory tests|Lab Tests]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma CT|CT]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma MRI|MRI]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


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==Treatment==
[[Embryonal carcinoma medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma surgery|Surgery]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Embryonal carcinoma secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]]


== Suggested Reading and Key General References ==
==Resources==
* "Embryonal Carcinoma-Testis." The Doctor's Doctor. 19 July 2004. Thedoctorsdoctor.com. 26 Oct. 2005 <http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/embryonal_ca_testis.htm>.


== Suggested Links and Web Resources ==
* "Embryonal Carcinoma Definition." MedicineNet.com. 10 Mar. 2004. MedicineNet.com. 26 Oct. 2005 <http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31404>.


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