How would you approach risk-stratification/staging of a extra-gonadal germ cell tumor with both mediastinal and retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy?
Is there any role for orchiectomy in this setting?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Actually there is zero chance a primary mediastinal germ cell tumor would ever have retrograde adenopathy to the RPLN's. Thus this is a primary retroperitoneal germ cell tumor. Assuming no non-pulm visceral mets and markers at good risk level, would treat with BEP x 3. You did not mention patho...
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Medical Oncologist at East Carolina University Thanks for that very helpful response. In this par...
Medical Oncologist at Indiana Univ Simon Cancer Center No need for orch with normal testis ultrasound. Ne...
Thanks for that very helpful response. In this par...
No need for orch with normal testis ultrasound. Ne...