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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2], Shanshan Cen, M.D. [3]
Overview
Testicular cancer is a very rare type of cancer. Based on the histopathological features, testicular cancer may be classified into two subtypes: germ cell tumors and non–germ cell tumors.
Classification
Testicular cancer may be classified according to WHO classification into two subtypes:[1]
- Seminomas
- Non-seminomas
- Non–germ cell tumors
- Sex cord stromal tumors
- Leydig cell tumors
- Sertoli cell tumors
- Granulosa cell tumor
- Mixed type
- Adnexal and paratesticular tumors
- Adenocarcinoma of the rete testis
- Adenocarcinoma of the epididymis
- Malignant mesothelioma
- Other tumors
References
- ↑ Williamson SR, Delahunt B, Magi-Galluzzi C, Algaba F, Egevad L, Ulbright TM, Tickoo SK, Srigley JR, Epstein JI, Berney DM (February 2017). "The World Health Organization 2016 classification of testicular germ cell tumours: a review and update from the International Society of Urological Pathology Testis Consultation Panel". Histopathology. 70 (3): 335–346. doi:10.1111/his.13102. PMID 27747907.