Korean J Urol.
1996 May;37(5):603-605.
A Case of Incidental Testicular Teratoma Found during Hydrocelectomy
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- 1Department of Urology, Hanil Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Testicular teratoma contains more than one germ cell layer in various stages of maturation and differentiation. The teratoma occurs at all ages but is most common in the 25-30 year age group. It is relatively infrequently seen in childhood and infancy. In these age group, teratoma is a benign tumor. Recently, we experienced one case of incidental testicular teratoma during hydrocelectomy in 22 month-old child, The hydrocele is frequently associated with teratoma under age 4 years and is the most common misdiagnosis. So we report this one case of testicular teratoma with review of related literatures.
