choriocarcinoma of testis

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Disease Overview

A malignant germ cell tumor arising from the testis. It represents the rarest of the testicular germ cell tumors. Histologically it is characterized by the presence of syncytiotrophoblasts and cytotrophoblasts.


Synonyms

  • choriocarcinoma
  • choriocarcinoma of testis
  • choriocarcinoma of the testis
  • testicular choriocarcinoma
  • testis choriocarcinoma (disease)