Case Report

Late Recurrence of Seminoma

Authors: CHARLES D. BLANKE MD, SUSAN C. DELGALVIS MD, Danvill e Pa, CRAIG R. NICHOLS MD

Abstract

ABSTRACTPatients with testicular cancer usually are cured if they survive disease-free for 2 years after therapy. We report a case of documented seminoma that recurred at both 21 years and 32 years after the patient's orchiectomy. We discuss late recurrences in germ cell cancer, possible mechanisms of recurrence, and the need for life-long surveillance.

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