Sunday, February 8, 2015

Q Most common testicular tumor in infants
a) Embryonal cell carcinoma
b) Seminoma
c) Yolk sac tumor
d) Choriocarcinoma

Answer
c

Yolk sac tumor is the commonest on infants. Seminoma occurs in young adults. Embryonal cell carcinoma occurs in the mixed form at an average age of 31.Pure  embryonal cell carcinoma occur in only 10% cases.  Choriocarcinoma also commonly affects young men.