A rare case of advanced testicular seminoma in a 78-year-old man managedsuccessfully with carboplatin based chemotherapy: a case report
Germ cell tumours are uncommon in aged man. We present a rare case of metastatic seminoma of the testis associated with liver and renal insufficiencies in a 78-years-old man managed successfully with carboplatin based chemotherapy.
Case presentationA 78 years old man admitted with signs and symptoms suggestive of a testicular cancer with alteration of health. Computed tomography of the pelvis and abdomen showed a large retroperitoneal tumour.
The diagnosis of seminoma was established from the histological study of the left orchidectomy. At admission, the liver and renal check-up showed liver and renal insufficiencies.
Conclusion: The patient received 4 of carboplatin based chemotherapy with significant improvement in symptoms, and complete radiological response.
Author: Nabil Ismaili, Sarah Naciri, Said Afqir, Nawfel Mellas, Imane Bekkouch, Sanaa Elmajjaoui, Ouafae Masbah, Nazih Othmani, Aude Flechon, Jean Pierre Droz and Hassan Errihani
Credits/Source: Cases Journal 2008, 1:357
Published on: 2008-11-29
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