Sarcomatoid Spermatocytic Tumour: Report of a Rare Case and Literature Review

Andre Fontes Dias, Eugenia Dvindenko, Filipa Santos, Rafael Cabrera

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Abstract

Spermatocytic tumour (ST) accounts for 1% of testicular germ cell tumours. It is an indolent neoplasm with good prognosis. In approximately 6% of STs, sarcomatous dedifferentiation may occur, portending an aggressive behaviour and representing a significant diagnostic challenge that can lead to its misdiagnosis. Herein, we report the clinicopathological features of a patient with a sarcomatoid spermatocytic tumor, initially diagnosed as mixed germ cell tumour, who was referred to our institution with lung metastases mainly composed of rhabdomyosarcomatous elements. This case report illustrates the importance of recognizing this entity for adequate management of these patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)728 - 733
JournalInternational Journal of Surgical Pathology
Volume31
Issue number5
Early online date21 Sept 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2023

Keywords

  • spermatocytic tumour
  • metastasis
  • rhabdomyosarcoma
  • sarcomatous dedifferentiation
  • sarcomatoid spermatocytic tumour

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