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Regressed germ cell tumors
Definition
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Germ cell tumors that are partially or completely regressed, resulting in a scar or fibrotic area in the testis. Also known as “burned-out” germ cell tumors.
Clinical features
Epidemiology
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Partial or complete spontaneous regression occurs in <5% of germ cell tumors.
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10% retroperitoneal germ cell tumors have regressed germ cell tumor in the testis.
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