14 years or less, where little variation is observed. [2-7] Though the etiology of testicular cancers is not well understood, various factors such as cryptorchidism, trauma, infections, and genetic and endocrine factors appear to have a role in their development. [8] A definite geographic and racial distribution is seen in testicular tumors. The age distribution of testicular cancers is also distinct from other types of cancer. [2] Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the pattern and distribution of testicular tumors in B.J. Medical College Ahmedabad, Gujarat, one of the tertiary health care institute in Northwest part of India. Materials and Methods This was a retrospective study in which cases were retrieved from the electronic database of the department of pathology, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad for patients Background: Testicular cancers are rare in most countries. However, in many Western countries their incidence has been increasing since the middle of the twentieth century. A definite geographic and racial distribution is seen in the occurrence of testicular tumors.
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