Muhammad Sheraz Javed, Muhammad Irfan Munir, Muhammad Saad Siddique.
Pure yolk cell testicular tumor; a 23 year old male patient, a rare entity.
Professional Med J Jan ;24(4):637-8.

Background: Testicular tumor primarily originate from germ cells and are found in all age groups. Among germ cell tumors one is pure yolk cell tumor which is tumor of infant and pediatric age group and is extremely rare in adulthood. Case Presentation: Current titled case report is about a 23 year old male who presented with painless enlargement of right testis. Examination revealed as hard lump involving right testis and clinically epididymis spared. Hormonal assessment consistent with malignant lesion of testis. Right inguinal approached orchidectomy done and histopathology revealed it as pure yolk sac tumor of testis. Conclusion: Pure yolk cell tumor in adulthood is a very rare tumor and once diagnosed, need follow up in post-operative circumstances.

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