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[[Embryonal]] [[carcinomas]] may be classified based on whether it is in a pure or mixed form | [[Embryonal]] [[carcinomas]] may be classified based on whether it is in a pure form or a mixed form ( i.e. component of a mixed [[germ cell]] [[tumor]]); or based on their [[histological]] patterns, which includes solid, tubular or glandlike, and [[papillary]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Embryonal carcinoma is a type of testicular cancer of germ cell origin. It comprises about twenty-five percent of nonseminoma tumors of germ cell testicular tumors. Even though pure embryonal carcinomas are rare, it has a poor prognosis as it is aggressive tumor, easily metastasizes and has a high malignant potential.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Embryonal carcinomas may be classified based on whether it is in a pure form or a mixed form ( i.e. component of a mixed germ cell tumor); or based on their histological patterns, which includes solid, tubular or glandlike, and papillary.