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Treatment of Testicular Yolk sac Tumor

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Best children's hospitals and doctors for testicular yolk sac tumor treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for testicular yolk sac tumor
1915.9
Chemotherapy of testicular yolk sac tumor (1 course)
7080.45
Resection of testicular yolk sac tumor
8491.27
The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
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The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
The Urology Clinic Frechen-Koenigsdorf is a modern medical facility focused on the qualified care of patients with urological diseases. The clinic provides comprehensive medical care for women, men, and children with diseases of the urinary system. Special attention is paid to the treatment of diseases of the male reproductive s
University Hospital Mainz
University Hospital Mainz
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The University Hospital Mainz is one of the best maximum care medical facilities in Germany and an internationally recognized scientific center. There are more than 60 departments and institutes, which represent all fields of modern medicine. The hospital serves more than 68,000 inpatients and more than 273,000 outpatients annua
The Assuta Hospital Tel Aviv was opened in 2009 and today it is one of the largest, modern hospitals with the highest treatment success rates in Israel. The сlinical practice is based on the use of the state-of-art technologies in the world of medicine. The compliance with the high level of medical care and cooperation with the
The Urology Clinic Wiener Platz Munich is a highly specialized medical complex with state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified doctors. The clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the male reproductive system (prostate, testicles, and penis), bladder, and kidneys. The healthcare facility also provid
Beta Clinic Bonn
Beta Clinic Bonn
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Beta Clinic Bonn is a modern private healthcare facility with 20 specialized departments. In addition, the clinic cooperates with 30 independent doctors of various specializations, most of whom have their own private practices. The doors of the clinic first opened for patients in 2008. Since that time, the medical facility h
MedVZentrum Ebersberg
MedVZentrum Ebersberg
Overall rating9.5 / 10
The MedVZentrum Ebersberg is a specialized medical center for urology and general medicine. It is a member of the certified Prostate Center Munich and the professional Association of Urologists in Ebersberg. The patients of the center are offered the whole spectrum of modern urology.
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About the disease

Testicular yolk sac tumor (so named because they resemble the yolk sac of an early human embryo) is the most common type of infant testicular cancer and develops in the testicular parenchyma. It usually occurs in males up to the age of two but can sometimes develop in adult men, but in this case it will be part of a germ cell tumor. Women can also develop this type of tumor, but in the ovaries or mediastinum. According to MedScape, yolk sac tumors account for 80% of all neoplasms in children who have not yet reached puberty and it predominantly affects Asians and Caucasians.

The exact cause of testicular yolk sac tumor has not been identified, but it is thought that a gene mutation plays a vital role in the appearance of neoplasm. The most common manifestation of testicular yolk sac tumor is a mass formed by bulky, painless lesions. In most cases, this mass is considered to be non-aggressive, as it metastasizes in only 10% of all cases. According to MedScape, patients with testicular yolk sac tumor have elevated levels of alpha fetoprotein in the blood. In most cases, testicular yolk sac tumor is found during its first stage, which allows for timely diagnosis and effective treatment.

Symptoms

  • Mass in the testicles
  • Mass is painless
  • Mass can be felt
  • Mass grows very slowly

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will examine the mass by palpating the testicle, to determine whether or not it is painful.
  • The doctor will ask the parents whether the child has been in any pain recently, specifically abdominal pain.
  • The parents will be asked whether anyone else in the family has had testicular tumors or illnesses.
  • The doctor will direct a light on the testicles. A mass will show up as a dark shape.
  • An ultrasound and other imaging tests can determine the size of a mass in the testicles and also its consistency.
  • Tumor marker tests measure the level of alpha fetoprotein in the blood.
  • A biopsy is recommended only if there is reason to suspect that the child has another type of tumor. If so, the treatment may need to be different as well.

Treatment

  • Surgical resection of the testicular yolk sac tumor from the testicles should prevent it from spreading any further. This type of surgery is effective in 90% of cases, if performed in the early stages of cancer.
  • Chemotherapy kills malignant cells and also shrinks the tumor.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko