O16

TESTIS - Teratoma

Description
This consists of an enlarged testis and spermatic cord. The testis is enlarged by tumour, white in colour, and spongy in appearance. There is a rim of normal testicular tissue apparent on one side of the specimen. The tunica appears intact.
History
This man presented at the age of 21 with a swelling in his left testis. HCG levels were reported as 40 IU/Litre. Histologically, this was shown to be a malignant teratoma. Intermediate Type A