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A case of “burned-out” tumour of the testis in a 20-year-old man is reported. The tumour presented as widespread retroperitoneal metastases. Orchiectomy displayed a subalbugineal fibrous scar close to the rete testis. Diagnostic biopsy of the unresectable retroperitoneal tumour showed a choriocarcinoma. Although appropriate chemotherapy was promptly started, the patient died 7 months after the initial complaints.
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Lopez, J.I., Angulo, J.C. Burned-out tumour of the testis presenting as retroperitoneal choriocarcinoma. International Urology and Nephrology 26, 549–553 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02767657
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