Current treatment of testicular sex cord-stromal tumors: critical review

Urology. 2009 Jun;73(6):1165-71. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.10.036. Epub 2009 Apr 10.

Abstract

Sex cord-stromal tumors (SCST) are rare testicular tumors. However, as 10%-12% of SCST are malignant and 20% are metastatic at initial diagnosis, establishment of protocols for diagnosis and follow-up carries most importance. The standard treatment method is inguinal orchiectomy and testis-sparing surgery is recommended for certain conditions. The studies show that retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is seemingly more of a staging tool and aiding to determine the follow-up protocol. The first 2 years are rather important in the follow-up of the disease. Although follow-up protocol could be more vigorous for patients with malignant clinicopathologic features and metastatic disease, it can be determined individually according to the aggressive properties of the disease and patient status.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sex Cord-Gonadal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis
  • Sex Cord-Gonadal Stromal Tumors / therapy*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Testicular Neoplasms / therapy*