Germ Cell Neoplasia in situ (GCNIS) in Testis-Sparing Surgery (TSS) for Small Testicular Masses (STMs)

Conclusion: Our data showed that foci of ITGCN were not observed beyond 2,5 cm from the STM. In particular we demonstrated that exist a linear correlation between size of STMs and distance of the foci of GCNIS from STMs (p=0,0105; r=0,9167). In conclusion mapping the tissue around the tumour not randomly but in targeted areas could reduce the false negative biopsies of the testis with GCNIS, increasing the radicality of the TSS procedure.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research