Testicular tumors in children

Abstract

Testicular tumors in children are rare. Teratomas and yolk sacs tumor are most testicular tumors in children. Masses of testicular tumors are often painless. These may be misdiagnosed as a hydrocel. Tumor markers and Ultrasound used in diagnosed. These tumors are more benign than malign. İnguinal orchiectomy is gold standart in treatment of testicular tumors.

Keywords

• Testicular Tumors, Children.

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