Testicular cancer

Question 1

What is the most common testicular cancer?

Answer 1

Seminoma

Question 2

At what age range does seminoma typically occur?

Answer 2

Teenage years and older

Question 3

Describe the cellular characteristics of seminoma.

Answer 3

Large, uniform cells with watery cytoplasm

Question 4

Is seminoma chemo- and radiosensitive?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What tumor marker can be associated with seminoma?

Answer 5

Placental ALP

Question 6

What is another name for Yolk Sac Tumor?

Answer 6

Endodermal sinus tumor

Question 7

In which age group is Yolk Sac Tumor most commonly found?

Answer 7

Kids under 3

Question 8

What is the tumor marker associated with Yolk Sac Tumor?

Answer 8

AFP

Question 9

What type of cells are present in Embryonal Carcinoma?

Answer 9

Immature/anaplastic cells.

Question 10

What are the tumor markers for Embryonal Carcinoma?

Answer 10

Combined AFP and hCG.

Question 11

Which demographic is primarily affected by Embryonal Carcinoma?

Answer 11

Usually adult men.

Question 12

What do Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors secrete?

Answer 12

Androgens

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors are known for their androgen production.

Question 13

What condition can Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors cause?

Answer 13

Gynecomastia due to androgen secretion

Gynecomastia occurs because androgens can be aromatized into estrogens.

Question 14

True or False: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors can lead to the development of gynecomastia.

Answer 14

True

The aromatization of androgens into estrogens is a contributing factor.

Question 15

What do Granulosa Cell Tumors secrete?

Answer 15

Estrogen

Granulosa Cell Tumors are known for their ability to produce estrogen.

Question 16

What condition can Granulosa Cell Tumors potentially cause in males?

Answer 16

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is the enlargement of breast tissue in males, which can be a consequence of estrogen secretion.

Question 17

If a question presents a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor causing gynecomastia, what will not be listed as an answer?

Answer 17

Granulosa cell tumor

This indicates that the test may differentiate between these types of tumors in clinical scenarios.

Question 18

What is Choriocarcinoma composed of?

Answer 18

Syncytiotrophoblastic placental cells

Choriocarcinoma is a type of cancer that arises from trophoblastic tissue.

Question 19

Can Choriocarcinoma occur in males?

Answer 19

Yes

It is more common in males in their 20s to 30s.

Question 20

What tumor marker is associated with Choriocarcinoma?

Answer 20

hCG

hCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, which is produced by the placenta.