Testicular Cancer Types and Characteristics

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Which type of testicular cancer is often sensitive to treatment?

  • Choriocarcinoma
  • Seminoma (correct)
  • Teratoma
  • Embryonal cell carcinoma

What is the term for a tumor containing different tissue types?

Teratoma

Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer from the primary site to other locations.

True (A)

Hypoechoic lesions appear brighter on ultrasound.

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What does the term "well-defined borders" suggest about a lesion on ultrasound?

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Acoustic shadowing on ultrasound indicates that a structure is dense.

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What does "anechoic" mean in ultrasound imaging?

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What type of lesion contains both cystic and solid components on imaging?

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Which of the following is a type of testicular cancer associated with high hCG levels?

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Embryonal cell carcinoma is typically associated with younger males.

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What type of testicular cancer is typically sensitive to treatment?

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Which type of testicular cancer is associated with high hCG levels?

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Teratomas are tumors containing different tissue types.

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Which of the following describes a lesion that appears darker on ultrasound?

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Acoustic shadowing on ultrasound indicates a dense structure.

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What does 'anechoic' refer to on ultrasound?

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Which of the following describes a lesion with both cystic and solid components?

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Well-defined borders on a lesion on ultrasound suggest benign characteristics.

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What is the definition of metastasis?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of testicular cancer?

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What is the significance of a hypoechoic lesion on ultrasound?

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What does 'Embryonal cell carcinoma' refer to?

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Describe the characteristics of a 'complex mass' on ultrasound.

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Flashcards

Seminoma

A type of testicular cancer, often sensitive to treatment.

Embryonal cell carcinoma

Aggressive testicular cancer, typically affecting younger males.

Teratoma

Tumor containing different tissue types, often in testis.

Choriocarcinoma

Rare testicular cancer, associated with high hCG levels.

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Metastasis

Spread of cancer from primary site to other locations.

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Hypoechoic lesion

Area appearing darker on ultrasound, indicating potential pathology.

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Well-defined borders

Clear margins of a lesion, suggesting benign characteristics.

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Acoustic shadowing

Dark area behind a structure on ultrasound, indicating density.

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Anechoic

Fluid-filled area appearing completely dark on ultrasound.

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Complex mass

Lesion with both cystic and solid components on imaging.

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Testicular cancer

General term for malignancies in the testis region.

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Ultrasound imaging

A technique using sound waves for visualizing internal structures.

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Benign characteristics

Traits of a lesion that are typically non-cancerous.

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Densely attenuating

Structures that significantly reduce sound waves, creating shadows.

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Tumor margins

The outer edges of a tumor, important for diagnosis.

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Fluid accumulation

Presence of excess fluid in a specific area within the body.

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Solid mass

A tumor that is firm, with no cystic component.

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Cystic component

Part of a tumor filled with fluid rather than solid tissue.

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High hCG levels

Elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin often indicate certain cancers.

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Lesion characteristics

Physical features of an abnormal area, helpful for diagnosis.

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Study Notes

Testicular Cancer Types

  • Seminoma: A type of testicular cancer, often sensitive to treatment.
  • Embryonal cell carcinoma: An aggressive testicular cancer, typically affecting younger men.
  • Teratoma: A tumor containing various tissue types, often located in the testis.
  • Choriocarcinoma: A rare testicular cancer, associated with high human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels.

Cancer Spread and Characteristics

  • Metastasis: The spread of cancer from its primary site to other areas of the body.
  • Hypoechoic lesion: A darker area seen on ultrasound, potentially indicating a pathological condition.
  • Well-defined borders: Clear margins of a lesion, suggestive of a less serious, potentially benign condition.
  • Acoustic shadowing: A dark area behind a structure on an ultrasound, implying density.
  • Anechoic: A fluid-filled structure that appears completely dark on ultrasound.
  • Complex mass: A lesion with both solid and cystic components, displayed on imaging.

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