Unusual Renal and Colonic Mass: Description of a Rare Case

Abstract

Seminoma is a germ cell tumor which accounts for approximately 40% of all germ cell tumors. Testicular seminoma is usually localized to the testis, and in 25% of cases, lymph node metastasis is seen. However, rarely, it can metastasize to visceras. We report a rare case of metastatic seminoma in a 40-year-old male who presented with renal and intestinal mass 2 years after orchidectomy.

Keywords

Intestinal - metastasis - renal - seminoma - testis

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