Metastatic Tumors in Testis : Gross
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
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Gross Pathology: Testicular metastases can consist of solitary nodules (62% of cases), multiple nodules (17% of cases), or diffuse parenchymal involvement (21% of cases).
The gross appearance of metastases depends upon the primary tumor type as shown here in a case of metastatic renal cell carcinoma in the testis. The well-circumscribed nodule has characteristic golden-yellow color that is typical of renal cell carcinoma, clear cell type (see close-up in the next image).
The gross appearance of metastases depends upon the primary tumor type as shown here in a case of metastatic renal cell carcinoma in the testis. The well-circumscribed nodule has characteristic golden-yellow color that is typical of renal cell carcinoma, clear cell type (see close-up in the next image).