Carcinoma in situ in the testis. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the testis is a common precursor of germ-cell tumours in adults and adolescents, with the exception of spermatocytic seminoma. This article reviews existing knowledge on the pathobiology, genetic aspects and epidemiology of CIS, discusses current hypotheses concerning pathogenesis and invasive progression of germ-cell neoplasms and provides guidelines for diagnosis and clinical management of CIS.

publication date

  • January 1, 2000

Research

keywords

  • Carcinoma in Situ
  • Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
  • Testicular Neoplasms

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 4243579630

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1080/00365590050509896

PubMed ID

  • 11144894

Additional Document Info

issue

  • 205