Primary Carcinoid Tumor of the Testis

Abstract

Primary carcinoid tumors of the testis are a rare entity comprising less than 1% of all testicular neoplasms. Their presence should be considered particularly when evaluating a testicular lesion in an older male patient. Immunohistochemical studies may aid in diagnosis and radiographic evaluation is important to rule out metastatic origin. Primary carcinoid tumors of the testis are associated with an excellent prognosis; however, surveillance is important given rare reports of delayed metastases.

Primary Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Testis Masquerading as Germ Cell Tumor – A Case Report

“…The survival rate of patients with primary testicular neuroendocrine tumor with lymph node and lung metastases can be increased with chemotherapy (cisplatin and etoposide; ifosfamide, epirubicin and octreotide), radiation therapy, etc. [8]. Some authors have reported that cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimens are the most useful to prevent tumor metastasis.…”